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ASEAN 2025

Malaysia Ties Up With China’s NDRC To Strengthen AI, Digital Economy

PUTRAJAYA, April 17 (Bernama) -- Malaysia and China have agreed to promote and develop the digital economies of both countries while also strengthening cooperation in artificial intelligence (AI) technology.

ASEAN Should Accelerate Economic Integration Efforts - Lawrence Wong

SINGAPORE, April 16 (Bernama) -- Singapore has called for accelerated economic integration within ASEAN, urging the bloc to aim for 100 per cent tariff elimination across the region, boost intra-ASEAN trade, and further reduce non-tariff barriers to enable smoother business operations across the region.

China, Malaysia Sign MOUs To Boost Investment And Trade -- Tengku Zafrul

KUALA LUMPUR, April 16 (Bernama) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping’s three-day state visit highlighted the significance of Malaysia, both in terms of its role within ASEAN and its bilateral relationship with China, said Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz. 

Malaysia To Advocate For Sustainable Policies Across ASEAN

KUALA LUMPUR, April 15 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is fully invested in driving the green transition not only within its borders but across Southeast Asia, and will continue to advocate for sustainable policies, technologies and practices that benefit the entire region.

ASEAN Accounts For 16.6 Pct Of China’s Trade Volume In 1Q 2025, Its Largest

BEIJING, April 15 (Bernama) -- ASEAN remained as China's largest trading partner in the first quarter of 2025 (1Q 2025) accounting for 16.6 per cent of China's total foreign trade volume, according to China’s General Administration of Customs (GAC).

NGCC Seeks To Strengthen Malaysia's Response To Global Economic Developments -- PM Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, April 14 (Bernama) -- The National Geo-Economic Action Council (NGCC) will focus on strengthening the country’s response to global economic developments which encompass the tariff issue and ASEAN cooperation, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

Malaysia Must Present Strong Business Narrative At US Tariff Dialogue - AmCham

KUALA LUMPUR, April 14 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s delegation to the United States (US) regarding President Donald Trump’s reciprocal tariffs must present a strong narrative by highlighting the country’s robust business ecosystem and strategic investment opportunities, said the American Malaysian Chamber of Commerce (AmCham).

30 Malaysian Firms Set For 150 Business Matching Sessions At Expo 2025 Osaka – MITI

KUALA LUMPUR, April 14 (Bernama) -- A total of 30 Malaysian companies are scheduled to engage with five international counterparts in more than 150 business matching sessions at Expo 2025 Osaka, Japan.

Anwar: ASEAN To Act As One On US Tariffs

BUTTERWORTH, April 12 (Bernama) -- Malaysia will leverage its strong ties with the United States, Europe, China and ASEAN to seek a resolution to the US retaliatory import tariffs, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said.

MYEG Partners Beitou It Innovation To Set Up Flagship China-ASEAN AI Lab

KUALA LUMPUR, April 11 (Bernama) -- MY E.G. Services Bhd (MYEG) has signed an agreement with Guangxi-based Beitou IT Innovation Technology Investment Group Co Ltd to set up the Malaysia-China Artificial Intelligence (AI) Innovation and Cooperation Centre as the Flagship China-ASEAN AI Lab.

ASEAN Leaders To Head To Washington, Negotiate As A Single Bloc And Voice -- Tengku Zafrul

KUALA LUMPUR, April 11 (Bernama) -- Malaysia, as the ASEAN chair this year, has requested, through its Foreign  Ministry, a special United States (US)-ASEAN summit to discuss the tariff issue.

12th AFMGM Successfully Concludes, Signalling Continued Unity Among Member Countries

By Zarul Effendi Razali

KUALA LUMPUR, April 10 (Bernama) -- The 12th ASEAN Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors’ Meeting (AFMGM) concluded today, with the grouping endorsing Malaysia’s Priority Economic Deliverables (PED) against a backdrop of debilitating tariffs imposed on member states, but it prodded members to further reaffirm their commitment to deepening financial integration and reinforcing regional economic resilience.