Thailand and US near final stage of trade deal, PM says

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Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul said Thailand and the US are writing the final paragraph of a trade deal, and that he received a letter from President Trump confirming both countries were at the final stage of the agreement. The remarks came at a forum in Singapore. Separately, Malaysia's Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim faces a balancing act on cost-of-living relief as he prepares the 2027 budget amid election speculation, and Malaysia set November 14 for the Melaka state election. Former PM Najib was notified of house arrest rules.

Why it matters：Southeast Asian economies are racing to lock in trade terms with Washington amid tariff uncertainty, shaping regional growth prospects.

Key points

  • Thailand's PM said the US trade deal is at the final stage.
  • Trump sent a letter confirming both countries were near agreement.
  • Malaysia set November 14 for the Melaka state election.

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