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ASEAN 2025

Johor Moots ASEAN Industrial Park Set-up In JS-SEZ

JOHOR BAHRU, April 21 (Bernama) -- The Johor state government is mooting the establishment of the ASEAN industrial park within the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ), Menteri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi said.

JS- SEZ To Strengthen ASEAN’s Supply Chain Resilience – Tengku Zafrul

JOHOR BAHRU, April 21 (Bernama) -- The Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) is set to enhance ASEAN's supply chain efficiency and resilience, said Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry, Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.

DP World To Expand In ASEAN To Support Shift In Chinese Offshore Manufacturing

By Harizah Hanim Mohamed

KUALA LUMPUR, April 20 (Bernama) – Multinational logistics company DP World is deepening its presence in ASEAN to capitalise on Southeast Asia’s emergence as a key offshore manufacturing base for Chinese companies.

Why America Excludes Sales, Services From Its Trade Deficits: Strategic Blind Spot In Asia

KUALA LUMPUR, April 19 (Bernama) -- In the calculus of international trade, perception is power. Nowhere is this more evident than in the way the United States (US) calculates and presents its trade deficit.

US Tariff Announcement Opens Up Opportunity For Strategic Overhaul To Bolster Malaysian Economy -- PM Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, April 18 (Bernama) -- The United States’ (US) tariff announcement has presented Malaysia an opportunity to carry out a strategic overhaul to further strengthen the national economy, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

Success Of Malaysia’s Industrial Plan Hinges On Bold Youth Entrepreneurs – Tengku Zafrul

KUALA LUMPUR, April 18 (Bernama) -- The success of Malaysia’s ambitious New Industrial Master Plan (NIMP) 2030 will depend on the boldness and resilience of the nation's youth entrepreneurs, said Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.

ASEAN Rejects Any Form Of Unilaterally Imposed Tariffs - Anwar

By Kenny Teng Khoon Hock

BANGKOK, April 18 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today reaffirmed that ASEAN rejects any form of unilaterally imposed tariffs, stating that such measures contradict the spirit of multilateralism.

Malaysia Committed To Drive DEFA Implementation As ASEAN Chair - Gobind

By Lucia Terey John

KUALA LUMPUR, April  17 (Bernama) -- Malaysia, as this year’s ASEAN chair, is committed to ensuring that the Digital Economy Framework Agreement (DEFA) can be implemented in the near future, said Digital Minister Gobind Singh Deo.

Anwar, Paetongtarn Reaffirm ASEAN's Collective Stand On US Tariffs

By Kenny Teng Khoon Hock

BANGKOK, April 17 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and his Thai counterpart, Paetongtarn Shinawatra have reaffirmed their commitment to addressing the issue of United States (US) tariffs collectively at the ASEAN level.

Tengku Zafrul To Meet US Trade Rep, Officials In Washington On April 24 To Discuss Tariffs

KUALA LUMPUR, April 17 (Bernama) -- Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI), Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Aziz is set to meet United States Trade Representative (USTR), Jamieson Greer and other relevant officials in Washington on April 24, to discuss the reciprocal tariff imposed on Malaysia.

Xi's Visit Elevates Malaysia’s Role As A Strategic Middle Power - Analysts

By Siti Radziah Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, April 17 (Bernama) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping’s visit elevates Malaysia’s role as a middle power, integrated into both United States and China supply chains, with room to manoeuvre as trade tensions between Washington and Beijing continue to escalate.

China Backs Malaysia’s Regional Economic Initiatives

KUALA LUMPUR, April 17 (Bernama)-- China has expressed appreciation for Malaysia’s regional initiatives, including the ASEAN-China-Gulf Cooperation Council Cooperation Summit, reflecting open regionalism aimed at supporting economic and financial stability and coordinated development across Asia.