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ASEAN 2025

ASEAN+3 To Enhance Initiatives For Greater Self-reliance In Addressing Global Challenges

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, April 9 (Bernama) -- Ten ASEAN member countries, including China, Japan, and South Korea (ASEAN+3), have agreed to intensify initiatives to ensure more self-reliance, particularly in addressing the reciprocal tariff policies by the United States.

PNB To Strengthen Portfolio By Exiting Legacy Investments

By Karina Imran

KUALA LUMPUR, April 9 (Bernama) -- Permodalan Nasional Bhd (PNB) is looking to exit its positions in legacy investments, allowing it to strengthen other asset classes, including fixed income, said its deputy president and group chief executive officer, Datuk Rick Ramli.

New Cross-Border Bridge Project Aligns With ASEAN's Economic Goal -- Secretary-General

KUALA LUMPUR, April 9 (Bernama) -- The construction of the second bridge project connecting Rantau Panjang, Kelantan, and Sungai Golok, Narathiwat is a significant step towards strengthening regional connectivity and economic integration within ASEAN, said ASEAN Secretary-General Dr Kao Kim Hourn.

Tariffs, Trump And Trade: Why Malaysia Must Choose Restraint Over Retaliation

KUALA LUMPUR, April 9 (Bernama) -- The recent decision by the United States (US) to impose tariffs on Malaysian exports marks a sharp turn in global economic diplomacy, one that is symptomatic of deeper geopolitical anxieties. 

ASEAN Power Grid Vision Needs US$764 Bln For Power Generation, Transmission Infrastructure - ASEAN Sec-Gen

By Zufazlin Baharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, April 9 (Bernama) -- ASEAN Power Grid (APG) vision requires an estimated investment of US$764 billion (US$1 = RM4.49) for power generation and transmission infrastructure, said ASEAN secretary- general Dr Kao Kim Hourn.

Andrew Sheng Warns US-China Trade War Will Have Long-Lasting Impact On ASEAN

By Karina Imran

KUALA LUMPUR, April 9 (Bernama) — A former central banker has warned that the ongoing US-China trade war, which has seen tariffs on Chinese goods rise by over 104 per cent, will have a long-lasting impact on global markets, including Malaysia and ASEAN countries. 

Upgrade Of ASEAN's Trade Pact With Australia, New Zealand Soon, China And India Next -- Sec-Gen

KUALA LUMPUR, April 9 (Bernama) -- ASEAN, which remains committed to upgrading existing free trade agreements (FTAs) to ensure they stay relevant and effective, will see the upgraded version of the ASEAN-Australia-New Zealand Free Trade Area (AANZFTA) deal on April 21, 2025.

Inspired To Save The Planet, School Children Build MarBot4SF Robot

KUALA LUMPUR, April 9 (Bernama) -- Thanks to a colour bleaching incident, an 11-year-old boy is now more conscious and passionate about protecting the environment and saving the planet.

ABAC Seeks ASEAN Finance Ministers', Central Bank Governors' Support To Endorse Its 2025 Growth Agenda

 KUALA LUMPUR, April 9 (Bernama) -- The ASEAN Business Advisory Council (ABAC) seeks the support from ASEAN Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors to endorse its 12 strategic initiatives, which includes the ASEAN Business Entity (ABE) framework, to enhance economic integration, inclusivity and regional collaboration.

Malaysia Discusses New Initiatives With EU-ABC, US-ABC To Boost Trade, Investments

By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin and Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, April 9 (Bernama) -- Malaysia met with representatives from the European Union (EU)-ASEAN Business Council (ABC) and the United States (US)-ABC on Tuesday regarding new initiatives that could be promoted to enhance trade, not only in Malaysia but also among ASEAN member countries.

ASEAN Finance Ministers, Central Bank Governors To Hold In-depth Discussions On Regional Financial Integration

 KUALA LUMPUR, April 9 (Bernama) -- ASEAN Finance Ministers today got down to the hard work of putting in place the necessary pre-requisites and initiatives to deepen financial integration more urgently in the light of debilitating tariffs on all member states.

Sub-Regional Development Will Make Southeast Asia More Economically Independent - Amir Hamzah

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, April 8 (Bernama) -- The development of the Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia, Phillippines (BIMP) and East ASEAN Growth Area (EAGA) will not only benefit Sabah and Sarawak but contribute towards reinforcing Southeast Asia's economy, Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan, said today.