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Malaysia and China Discuss Advancing ASEAN-China-GCC Economic Ties and Currency Settlement

Malaysian Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi met Chinese Vice-Premier Ding Xuexiang in Beijing to advance trilateral economic cooperation between ASEAN, China, and the GCC. Discussions focused on building toward a trilateral agreement and promoting greater use of the Chinese renminbi in China-GCC trade. Officials noted that expanded local currency trade could impact exchange rates among the renminbi, the Malaysian ringgit, and GCC currencies.

Policy & Legal Updates

UAE develops AI tool to detect trade barriers and guide exporters

The UAE is creating an artificial intelligence platform to quickly identify international trade barriers and steer exporters toward alternative markets. The tool evaluates global tariffs and recommends substitute commercial partners to protect domestic businesses amid growing trade protectionism.

Industry News

UAE and China Named Among Azerbaijan’s Major Foreign Capital Investors in 2026

Foreign entities invested 3.433 billion manats (approximately $2.02 billion) into Azerbaijan's fixed capital in January–September 2026, marking a 17.8% year-on-year increase. According to the State Statistical Committee, the United Arab Emirates, the United Kingdom, and Türkiye were among the leading foreign investor nations alongside China and others. The investments covered capital assets including facility construction, modernization, and industrial equipment.

China–UAE News

US Concerns Delay Advanced AI Chip Deliveries to the Gulf

Deliveries of advanced artificial intelligence semiconductors from the United States to the Gulf have faced hold-ups amid regulatory scrutiny in Washington. US authorities have raised national security and export-control concerns regarding the flow of advanced computing technology to the region, including the risk of technology diversion. The delays affect data centre operators and technology projects across the Gulf that rely on high-performance American graphics processing units.