Malaysia positions itself as an investment hub, Trump walks back EU tariff threats, and North Korea’s warship failure sparks arrests.

Malaysia

• MayCham intensifies outreach to Gulf and Chinese investors before ASEAN-GCC-China Summit.
  
• Focus sectors: green energy, halal manufacturing, infrastructure, and tech.
  
• Chairman Loh: “Strategic diplomacy is key to Malaysia’s growth.”
  

International

• Trump delays 50% EU tariff move, gold prices drop 0.5% as risk appetite shifts.
  
• 367 Russian missiles rain down on Ukraine, Gaza death toll climbs.
  
• Ongoing Iran-US talks stir cautious optimism.
  

Asia

• North Korea detains fourth official after naval launch disaster.
  
• Destroyer damaged in failed side-launch; restoration efforts underway.
  

Speculation grows over Russian support in NK shipbuilding.

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