AWANI Tonight: U.S. agrees to commence formal trade talks - Zafrul

Washington & Beijing have agreed to a 90-day truce, stepping back from the brink. But what’s really at stake, and what comes next in the world’s biggest trade rivalry?

Join Professor Emeritus Datuk Dr. Woo Wing Thye and Melisa Idris as they break it down in the first episode of Woo Says.

Voting in the Philippines' midterm election on Monday showcased an emptionally charged proxy battle between President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and Vice President Sara Duterte.

As the U.S. and China agree to reduce tariffs, questions emerge arise whether this 90-day pause signals a turning point or just another phase in their ongoing standoff, Kamles Kumar, the Associate Director of Asia Group advisors provides his insights.

China's exports surged by 8.1% in April, reaching USD 315.69 billion — far exceeding market expectations of just a 1.9% increase.

Professor Andrew Harding's new book explores how five Southeast Asian countries manage power-sharing between central and local governments through their constitutions. Our correspondent Lauren Tan speaks to him about this.

Asian shares rose as investors anticipated potential near-term rate cuts by the Federal Reserve and upcoming trade talks between Washington and Beijing, which could help resolve the trade war between the world's top two economies.

Russian President Vladimir Putin hosted Chinese President Xi Jinping for talks in the Kremlin on Thursday, aiming for a diplomatic boost at a critical moment in the Ukraine war.

The US just posted its largest-ever trade deficit — $140.5 billion. As Washington pivots away from Beijing, the ripple effects are being felt worldwide, including in Southeast Asia. Economist Doris Liew unpacks the data.

U.S. and Chinese officials will meet in Switzerland this weekend to discuss resolving the trade war affecting the global economy.

Awani International takes a snapshot of U.S.' March 2025 trade data where the country recorded its largest-ever trade deficit in March, reaching a staggering $140.5 billion.

US President Donald Trump plans to impose 100% tariffs on foreign-made films, claiming the U.S. industry is “dying a very fast death.” He has ordered officials to begin the process.

Awani International speaks to Sharmila Suntherasegarun of IDEAS to unpack the key issues discussed during the May 5 special Dewan Rakyat sitting on Malaysia’s tariff strategies and trade positioning.

Following the special parliamentary sitting on U.S. tariffs, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim says the U.S. has agreed to further talks with Malaysia though discussions remain in early stages.

Awani International takes a look at the timeline of Trump 2.0 tariffs, gives an overview of how it began, and compares it with the president’s first term.

The government is set to hold special parliamentary sitting to discuss the United States reciprocal tariffs on May 5th, Aira Azhari shares her insights.