Former Canadian PM Mulroney, driver of US free trade deal, dies aged 84
Mulroney died peacefully surrounded by family, aged 84.
Fri Mar 01 2024
Miti looking at reviving talks on Malaysia-EU FTA
After almost a decade since negotiations were officially put on hold, Miti is currently reassessing the Malaysia-European Union (EU) free trade deal.
Sat Jan 21 2023
British PM Johnson signals visa flexibility with India to win trade deal
Johnson indicated he was ready to offer more visas to India in return for this year clinching a free-trade deal.
Thu Apr 21 2022
EU nations start assessing post-Brexit trade deal with UK
European Union ambassadors were convening on Christmas Day to start assessing the massive free-trade deal the bloc struck with Britain.
Fri Dec 25 2020
Britain signs free trade deal with Singapore
Britain is trying to broker around the globe as it prepares to end its transition out of the European Union on Dec. 31.
Thu Dec 10 2020
UK's Johnson tells EU to agree trade deal by Oct. 15 or 'move on'
Talks, which have stalled over Britain's insistence that it has full autonomy over state aid and fishing, to resume in London on Tuesday.
Mon Sep 07 2020
Trump vows to fix or scrap South Korea trade deal, wants missile system payment
U.S. President Donald Trump told Reuters on Thursday he will either renegotiate or terminate what he called a "horrible" free trade deal with South Korea.
Fri Apr 28 2017
'Unpredictable' Trump foreign policy leaves world guessing
Build a wall, make nice with Moscow, tear up free trade deals and force Washington's allies to pay more for their own security. OK, and then what?
Thu Nov 10 2016
Summit significant, Asean seriously looking at FTA with EAEU
Southeast Asia nations reach a consensus in Sochi to seriously look into establishing a free trade deal with the Eurasian Economic Union.
Sun May 22 2016
Thailand 'highly likely' to decide to join TPP - deputy prime minister
Thailand is "highly likely" to decide to join the Trans-Pacific Partnership free trade deal (TPP), Thai deputy Prime Minister Somkid Jatusripitak said on Friday.
Fri Nov 27 2015
Everything on the table in US-EU free trade deal: US
The Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership is set create the world's largest free trade area, liberalise investment and harmonise regulation, boosting economic growth and jobs.
Wed Feb 13 2013
New Japan govt hints at joining Pacific trade pact
Japan's new government led by incoming prime minister Shinzo Abe has suggested it may join a US-backed Pacific-wide free trade deal, a report said Monday.
Mon Dec 24 2012
Astro AWANI's revamped English news website, AWANI International, launches on Oct 21
Astro AWANI's revamped English platform delivers in-depth global news and expert analysis to keep you informed on key developments.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Israeli strikes kill 33 people in Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza, medics say
Residents of Jabalia said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp after pushing through suburbs and residential districts.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Liam Payne's ex-partner calls for media restraint after 'painful' death
Cheryl Tweedy used her statement to urge the media to remember they had a seven-year-old son, Bear, who could read the reports.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Analysts: Indonesia's strong MoF leadership team to boost investor confidence
Sri Mulyani Indrawati as head of Indonesia's Ministry of Finance is expected to instil confidence among investors.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Biden offers both a carrot and a stick to Israel as his term nears an end
Israel has frequently resisted US advice and has caused political difficulties for the Biden administration.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says BRICS will generate most of global economic growth
Russian President Vladimir Putin will host a summit of the group in the city of Kazan on Oct. 22-24.
Sat Oct 19 2024
ISIS Malaysia's perspective of Budget 2025
An excellent rakyat-centric budget under the overarching principle of a caring and humane economy.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Record increase in STR, SARA aid initiatives
The government will provide a significant boost to the Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) and Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) initiatives next year.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: EPF contributions to be made mandatory for foreign workers – PM Anwar
The government plans to make it compulsory for all non-citizen workers to contribute to the Employees Provident Fund (EPF).
Fri Oct 18 2024
What policies to expect from Indonesia's new President Prabowo
Prabowo will be open to foreign investment, his aide has said, such as by offering investors management of airports and sea ports.
Fri Oct 18 2024