Trump's first return to the region during his second term as president kicked off in Malaysia on Sunday. The highlight of the trip is expected to be South Korea, where Trump will meet China's Xi Jinping for the first time since returning to office. Trump has also added to speculation that he could meet with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.

It will be the first face-to-face meeting for both leaders since Trump's return to office.

Global markets will be watching closely to see if the US president and Chinese leader Xi Jinping can halt the trade war between the world's two biggest economies. The meeting will…