The United States has ramped up efforts to hedge against rare earth export controls by China - the world's dominant supplier - through agreements signed on Sunday with two Southeast Asian countries, including one that experts believe could deliver results relatively quickly.

SINGAPORE: Thailand has yet to approve transmission charges for an extension to a deal to send hydropower from Laos to Singapore, the country's deputy energy secretary said on Monday (Oct 27).

It remains unclear whether the two nations can achieve lasting peace, but that did not deter President Trump from brandishing himself as a peacemaker.

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has urged Asia-Pacific leaders to prioritize dialogue and cooperation over confrontation.

Ministry of Commerce, is a Thai government agency that serves as a global business bridge for international traders.

Trump departed Malaysia on Monday for Japan, the second stop of his three-country Asia tour, after signing major trade and critical minerals agreements in Kuala Lumpur.

Foreign minister Mohamad Hasan says Malaysia is willing to accommodate Cambodia's request of leading the observer team even after its tenure as Asean chair ends.