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A senior economic adviser to Prime Minister Narendra Modi has urged India to welcome greater Chinese investment and reconsider trade agreements, arguing that geopolitical shifts make deeper Asian engagement essential.
New US tariff measures are expected to have limited immediate impact on ASEAN exports thanks to broad product exemptions and lower-than-feared effective rates, though ongoing trade investigations pose longer-term challenges for the region.
Australian PM Anthony Albanese has committed to pressing President Trump on newly imposed tariffs affecting 60 trading partners, including Australia, which faces a 12.5% levy on imports.
Malaysia's Cabinet has approved the establishment of a committee to strengthen domestic product promotion and reduce import reliance. The panel will be chaired by Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim says Malaysia will continue negotiating with the United States over tariffs tied to forced labour concerns, noting the 10% rate imposed is relatively modest compared to other nations.
The United States has announced punitive tariffs of 10-12.5% against 60 trading partners, including Malaysia's key regional neighbours, for inadequately enforcing prohibitions on forced-labour goods imports.
The US administration has formally implemented tariffs ranging from 10-12.5% on South Korea, Japan and dozens of other trading partners following investigations into forced labour practices. South Korea had previously objected to the measures.
South Korea's Industry Minister Kim Jung-kwan is travelling to Washington this week for talks with senior US officials, seeking to shore up bilateral trade relations ahead of an anticipated US decision on tariffs under Section 301 of the Trade Act.
South Korea's National Security Adviser Wi Sung-lac has dismissed suggestions that an ongoing dispute with US-listed e-commerce firm Coupang is disrupting wider diplomatic ties, emphasizing that Seoul remains committed to trade and security consultations with Washington.
Twenty-five US Republican lawmakers have urged President Trump to take trade action against the European Union's Digital Markets Act, arguing EU tech rules unfairly target American companies like Google, Amazon, and Meta.
The Langkawi Development Authority is collaborating with Malaysia's Finance Ministry and customs authorities to resolve double taxation problems hindering SME growth and competitiveness beyond the island.
Malaysia's Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani has warned that the World Trade Organization must modernize its framework to remain relevant as global economic priorities shift toward resilience, technology leadership, and supply chain security.
Malaysia has rolled out 23 initiatives under its Halal Industry Master Plan 2030 to reduce reliance on imported halal ingredients. The government targets critical ingredient categories through R&D, MSME financing, and a new tracking system.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim's government has filed a legal motion to dismiss a court challenge from five opposition MPs contesting the Malaysia–United States Agreement on Reciprocal Trade, signalling hardening lines in a contentious political dispute.
Trump's administration is rebuilding its tariff framework using legal mechanisms after court challenges, reshaping competitive advantages for countries from Singapore to South Africa, with significant implications for Southeast Asian exporters.
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has shifted from a privileged Trump confidante to an outspoken critic, reflecting broader tensions within European-American relations.