![Malaysia says aims to sign joint SEZ deal with Singapore in Sept Malaysia says aims to sign joint SEZ deal with Singapore in Sept](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-03/81710161683_TBRAFIZIRAMLI.jpg)
Malaysia says aims to sign joint SEZ deal with Singapore in Sept
Rafizi Ramli said the final pact will be signed ahead of an annual retreat between the leaders of Singapore and Malaysia later this year.
Wed Jul 10 2024
![Philippines and Japan sign defence pact, with eyes on China Philippines and Japan sign defence pact, with eyes on China](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/81717496759_SouthChinaSea.jpg)
Philippines and Japan sign defence pact, with eyes on China
The agreement eases entry for foreign personnel and equipment, creating a framework to facilitate military cooperation for visiting force.
Mon Jul 08 2024
![Australia downplays Japan's role in AUKUS, says no plans to add member to defence pact Australia downplays Japan's role in AUKUS, says no plans to add member to defence pact](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/41712652468_ASEANAustralia.jpg)
Australia downplays Japan's role in AUKUS, says no plans to add member to defence pact
Australia said any cooperation would be on a project-by-project basis as differences emerge within the pact over adding new members.
Tue Apr 09 2024
![Sri Lanka sees no need for talks with India on island it ceded decades ago Sri Lanka sees no need for talks with India on island it ceded decades ago](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-07/61689258006_srilanka.jpg)
Sri Lanka sees no need for talks with India on island it ceded decades ago
The fishermen of both countries have occasionally violated the pact on the waters around the uninhabited island, called Katchatheevu.
Thu Apr 04 2024
![Ukraine has requested to join CPTPP trade pact, Japan minister says Ukraine has requested to join CPTPP trade pact, Japan minister says](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-09/61632046196_TBCPTPP.jpg)
Ukraine has requested to join CPTPP trade pact, Japan minister says
Japan "must carefully assess whether Ukraine fully meets the high level of the agreement", Japan's economy minister Goto Shigeyuki said.
Fri Jul 07 2023
![UN adopts world's first treaty to protect high seas biodiversity UN adopts world's first treaty to protect high seas biodiversity](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-06/61687235375_ElliotIsland.jpg)
UN adopts world's first treaty to protect high seas biodiversity
The pact is a key plank in efforts to put 30% of the world's land and sea under environmental protection by 2030, a goal set in December.
Tue Jun 20 2023
![Russia, China seal economic pacts amid Western criticism Russia, China seal economic pacts amid Western criticism](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-04/61648902724_Flags.jpg)
Russia, China seal economic pacts amid Western criticism
Moscow is leaning on Beijing for support, far more than China on Russia, feeding on Chinese demand for oil and gas.
Thu May 25 2023
![Thai alliance signs pact aimed at ambitious reforms but not on royal insult law Thai alliance signs pact aimed at ambitious reforms but not on royal insult law](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-05/81684812659_thailand.jpg)
Thai alliance signs pact aimed at ambitious reforms but not on royal insult law
The opposition Move Forward and Pheu Thai parties are seeking to form a coalition government with six other parties.
Tue May 23 2023
![Explainer: Why is Britain joining a trans-Pacific trade pact? Explainer: Why is Britain joining a trans-Pacific trade pact?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2016-06/61466746050_EUReferendum.jpg)
Explainer: Why is Britain joining a trans-Pacific trade pact?
Here are some details of the agreement as Britain seeks post-Brexit trade wins in geographically distant but faster growing economies.
Fri Mar 31 2023
![Britain agrees to join trans-Pacific trade pact Britain agrees to join trans-Pacific trade pact](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-03/61680236502_RishiSunak.jpg)
Britain agrees to join trans-Pacific trade pact
Other members of CPTPP are Brunei, Canada, Chile, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Peru, Singapore and Vietnam.
Fri Mar 31 2023
![Taiwan calls on Britain to support its bid for Pacific trade pact Taiwan calls on Britain to support its bid for Pacific trade pact](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-03/41679299917_Taiwan.jpg)
Taiwan calls on Britain to support its bid for Pacific trade pact
Britain, seeking post-Brexit opportunities, has applied to join the pact which removes 95% of tariffs between its 11 members.
Mon Mar 20 2023
![Malaysia, Indonesia in pact to reduce poverty, increase food security in Southeast Asia Malaysia, Indonesia in pact to reduce poverty, increase food security in Southeast Asia](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-02/41677480629_FELDA.jpg)
Malaysia, Indonesia in pact to reduce poverty, increase food security in Southeast Asia
Idris said the Felda model will be used as an example by Asean countries to overcome the issue of poverty in the region.
Mon Feb 27 2023
![Putin suspends nuclear pact, Biden says support for Ukraine 'will not waver' Putin suspends nuclear pact, Biden says support for Ukraine 'will not waver'](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-02/61677029335_VladimirPutin.jpg)
Putin suspends nuclear pact, Biden says support for Ukraine 'will not waver'
Biden promises to defend democracies and Putin asserts the West was a threat to Russia.
Wed Feb 22 2023
![No secret pact with PH on formation of Unity Gov't - Ahmad Zahid No secret pact with PH on formation of Unity Gov't - Ahmad Zahid](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-01/51673592962_TBZAHIDPAU.jpg)
No secret pact with PH on formation of Unity Gov't - Ahmad Zahid
Ahmad Zahid has stressed that UMNO did not make any secret agreement with PH regarding the formation of the government after the GE15.
Fri Jan 13 2023
![Ahmad Zahid convinced Unity Govt pact will be long-lasting Ahmad Zahid convinced Unity Govt pact will be long-lasting](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-12/51672184700_TBanwaribrahim.jpg)
Ahmad Zahid convinced Unity Govt pact will be long-lasting
Ahmad Zahid Hamidi is confident that the cooperation agreement among political parties to establish the Unity Government will be long-lasting.
Tue Dec 27 2022