Malaysia’s leadership, Russia tensions, and shipping disruptions headline AGN’s Evening Briefing.

Malaysia

• Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim directed the Asean Business Advisory Council (Asean-BAC) to propose solid strategies to boost intra-Asean trade.
  
• He also witnessed the signing of a statement initiating free trade talks between Malaysia and the GCC, potentially unlocking Gulf markets for Malaysian exports.
  

International

• US President Donald Trump described Russian President Vladimir Putin as “crazy” and is considering new sanctions in response to escalating attacks in Ukraine.
  
• Ukrainian officials report at least 12 deaths in recent missile strikes on Kyiv.
  

Asia

• A new report warns that European port congestion is spiraling into a full-blown supply chain crisis.
  
• Waiting times at ports like Bremerhaven and Antwerp have surged, with knock-on effects expected across the US and Asia.
  

Industry leaders cite labor shortages and tariff confusion as major culprits.

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