The United States has ramped up efforts to hedge against rare earth export controls by China - the world's dominant supplier - through agreements signed on Sunday with two Southeast Asian countries, including one that experts believe could deliver results relatively quickly.

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim told the East Asia summit on Monday that Asia-Pacific leaders must choose dialogue over coercion and cooperation over confrontation, stressing the need for engagement in light of global conflicts in Gaza,

It remains unclear whether the two nations can achieve lasting peace, but that did not deter President Trump from brandishing himself as a peacemaker.

Malaysia and the U.S. are facilitating efforts to secure an expanded ceasefire agreement between Thailand and Cambodia that they hope will be signed during a Southeast Asian summit later this month, Malaysia Foreign Minister Mohamad Hasan said Tuesday.

Ministry of Commerce, is a Thai government agency that serves as a global business bridge for international traders.

Trump departed Malaysia on Monday for Japan, the second stop of his three-country Asia tour, after signing major trade and critical minerals agreements in Kuala Lumpur.

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has urged Asia-Pacific leaders to prioritize dialogue and cooperation over confrontation.

Foreign minister Mohamad Hasan says Malaysia is willing to accommodate Cambodia's request of leading the observer team even after its tenure as Asean chair ends.