Oman’s foreign minister consulted with the foreign ministers of Egypt, the UAE and France on the regional situation; all parties stressed prioritizing political and diplomatic solutions and the importance of resolving disputes peacefully.

Malaysia September exports rose 54.5% YoY, above market consensus of 44.6%, the fastest export growth since April 2021; September imports climbed 52.7% YoY, exceeding consensus of 43.2%.

Oct 12 — SAMR Deputy Director Pan Xiaodong met AmCham China president Michael Hart and member companies to discuss consumer protection, fair competition review and advertising regulation. Pan said SAMR will work with AmCham to implement a recent bilateral leaders' consensus and help create a favorable operating environment for foreign firms, including US companies. Hart said AmCham will continue to act as a bridge to support expanded Sino‑US trade and investment.