ASEAN 2025

Indonesian Business Council, SEAFIC In Tie-up To Promote Impactful Regional Economic Integration

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 10 (Bernama) -- The Indonesian Business Council (IBC) and the newly founded Southeast Asia Futures Initiative Centre (SEAFIC) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to deepen research collaboration and policy dialogue for the region.

India–Malaysia CEOs Forum Calls For Review Of CECA To Align With 21st-Century Priorities

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 7 (Bernama) -- The India-Malaysia CEOs Forum has called for a structured review of the Malaysia-India Comprehensive Economic Cooperation Agreement (CECA) to align with 21st century priorities such as digital trade, advanced services, and resilient supply chains.

Malaysian Economy Shows Strong Resilience Amid Global Headwinds — AMRO

SINGAPORE, Feb 6 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian economy has demonstrated notable resilience despite rising global trade protectionism and geopolitical tensions, said the ASEAN+3 Macroeconomic Research Office (AMRO).

IMT-GT Must Be Strengthened As A Pillar Of ASEAN Economic Integration

GEORGE TOWN, Feb 5 (Bernama) -- The Indonesia-Malaysia-Thailand Growth Triangle (IMT-GT) must be strengthened and repositioned as a key instrument to translate ASEAN’s economic integration into tangible outcomes at the sub-regional and grassroots levels.

ASEAN Must Create Conducive Investment Ecosystem, Support Intra-Regional Investments

JAKARTA, Feb 5 (Bernama) -- ASEAN member countries need to create a conducive investment ecosystem, including providing equal treatment to support investments by companies from fellow member countries and ensuring a more integrated regional supply chain.

Malaysia Manufacturing PMI Hits 20-month High In January, Stronger Ringgit Cuts Input Costs -- S&P Global

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 2 (Bernama) -- Malaysia saw its headline manufacturing purchasing managers’ index (PMI) rise to a 20-month high at 50.2 in January 2026 from 50.1 in December 2025, signalling a third consecutive monthly improvement in the health of its manufacturing sector.

JETRO Fosters Innovation Partnerships Between Japanese And ASEAN Enterprises

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 30 (Bernama) -- Japan’s Economy, Trade and Industry Ministry and the Japan External Trade Organisation (JETRO) have implemented the Japan-ASEAN Co-creation Fast Track Pitch initiative to foster innovation between Japanese and ASEAN enterprises.

SME Sector Seen As Key In Expanding Malaysia-India Economic Ties

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 28 (Bernama) -- Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) should be a key focus in efforts to deepen Malaysia-India economic ties, as India offers vast market opportunities for Malaysian businesses seeking to expand overseas, said ASEAN-India Economic Council chairman Datuk Ramesh Kodammal.

ManageEngine To Open Data Centre In Asean This Year

CHENNAI, Jan 25 (Bernama) -- Zoho Corporation's IT division ManageEngine is planning to open a data centre in the ASEAN region this year.

Malaysia-ASEAN Trade Up 1.7 Pct To RM709.08 Bln For Jan-Nov 2025 - MITI

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 21 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s trade with ASEAN recorded an increase of 1.7 per cent to RM709.08 billion for the January to November 2025 period, accounting for 25.6 per cent of Malaysia’s total global trade which amounted to RM2.775 trillion for the same period in 2024.

ASEAN+3 Economy Expected To Grow 4.0 Pct in 2026 – AMRO

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 21 (Bernama) -- The ASEAN+3 economy is expected to grow 4.0 per cent in 2026, according to the ASEAN+3 Macroeconomic Research Office (AMRO).

King Praises National Economic Achievements, Malaysia's Success As ASEAN Chair

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 19 (Bernama) -- His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia congratulated the government on Malaysia's success as the ASEAN chair last year and the country's success in recording positive economic growth last year.