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Bangladesh Eyes Closer ASEAN Ties and RCEP Membership, Deepens Economic Partnership with Malaysia

Bangladesh has signalled its ambition to deepen regional engagement by pursuing ASEAN Sectoral Dialogue Partner status and exploring membership in the RCEP trade bloc, while expanding bilateral economic cooperation with Malaysia.

By Lau Chee Keong · 22 Jun 2026 · 4 min read

Iran and US Reach Agreement on Temporary Oil Sanctions Relief

Iran and the United States have completed a draft agreement providing temporary relief from sanctions on Iranian oil exports, a negotiator confirmed Sunday. The accord follows the Islamabad Memorandum signed in June aimed at ending hostilities and resolving disputes.

By Marcus Lee · 22 Jun 2026 · 4 min read