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Getting around the tariffs in 90 days: Malaysia begins talks with US but not expecting swift deal • Apr. 19, 2025, 2:03 AM ET (Straits Times)
Economic Watch: Asean businesses bet on China's consumer power at top expo • Apr. 17, 2025, 3:09 AM ET (The Star)
Malaysian trade minister on US tariffs • Apr. 16, 2025, 7:28 AM ET (BBC)
Asean accounts for 16.6% of China's trade volume in 1Q25, its largest • Apr. 15, 2025, 5:30 AM ET (The Star)
Malaysia PM Anwar to meet Myanmar junta chief over quake relief • Apr. 14, 2025, 11:18 PM ET (The Star)

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Also Known As Association of Southeast Asian Nations
Date August 8, 1967 - present
Areas Of Involvement economic growth • social change • defense • culture

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