
Melissa Goh
Senior Correspondent at Channel NewsAsia
Senior Correspondent @ChannelNewsAsia
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1 week ago |
channelnewsasia.com | Melissa Goh
Chinese President Xi Jinping said relations with Malaysia have entered a "new golden age". He and Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim witnessed the exchange of 31 trade agreements. Both sides are also looking to expand collaboration in other areas, including artificial intelligence and green development. China is moving to consolidate ties with its neighbours as it tries to ease pressure from trade tensions with the US.
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1 week ago |
channelnewsasia.com | Melissa Goh |Olivia Siong
Chinese President Xi Jinping has arrived in Malaysia's capital Kuala Lumpur for a three-day state visit. It is the second stop of his Southeast Asian tour, as he seeks to beef up regional cooperation in the wake of an escalating trade war with the US. Melissa Goh and Olivia Siong report.
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1 week ago |
channelnewsasia.com | Melissa Goh
Chinese President Xi Jinping arrives in Malaysia on Tuesday (Apr 15) to start a three-day state visit. Malaysia is the current chair of the 10-member Association of South-East Asian Nations (ASEAN). CNA's Melissa Goh explains how Xi's visit could affect the bloc's plans to launch a coordinated response to United States tariffs.
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2 weeks ago |
channelnewsasia.com | Melissa Goh
ASEAN has re-affirmed unity in the face of US tariffs. The bloc stands ready to engage with Washington and has vowed not to retaliate against the levies - currently on a 90-day pause. Following an online meeting of ASEAN's economic ministers, the bloc released a joint statement, emphasising its commitment to frank and constructive dialogue with the US to address trade-related concerns. Melissa Goh reports from Kuala Lumpur.
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1 month ago |
channelnewsasia.com | Melissa Goh
Malaysia's former prime minister, Ismail Sabri Yaakob, spent several hours giving his statement to the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission on Mar 13. He was named a suspect by the chief of the anti-graft agency last week as it continued investigating a corruption and money laundering case linked to four of his former senior officers. Melissa Goh reports.
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ASEAN welcomes the breathing space provided with the 90 day pause announced by President Trump. It’s “a window of opportunity for ASEAN countries to find a pragmatic and mutually advantageous solution for ASEAN in a strategic and tactful manner”. https://t.co/TXjrK6zwXb

JUST IN: ASEAN economic ministers reaffirm over four decade long partnership with the United States and signaled intention to continue having frank and constructive dialogue with the U.S. to address deep concerns over US tariffs. ASEAN will NOT retaliate. https://t.co/rEQqf7VCoH

JUST IN: ASEAN economic ministers reaffirm over four decade long partnership with the United States and signaled intention to continue having frank and constructive dialogue with the U.S. to address deep concerns over US tariffs. ASEAN will NOT retaliate. https://t.co/rEQqf7VCoH

In the eye of a tariff storm, Asean member states were told to tread carefully and buckle up as the trade war between US and China looks set to escalate . https://t.co/Y2xNx6mjm0

In the eye of a tariff storm, Asean member states were told to tread carefully and buckle up as the trade war between US and China looks set to escalate . https://t.co/Y2xNx6mjm0

The so called Trumpian crisis inflicting tariff pains on member states may derail ASEAN’s growth as a regional economic powerhouse. ASEAN must double down on its push towards economic integration said leaders at #Asean2025 finance ministers meeting in KL. https://t.co/omCjSP9Srb https://t.co/6eTXiqXMPS