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ASEAN 2025

Malaysia Well-positioned To Face Economic Crisis If Global Trade War Breaks Out – Amir Hamzah

By Mikhail Raj Abdullah

PUTRAJAYA, April 4 (Bernama) – Malaysia is well-positioned to face any economic crisis following fears that the United States’ (US) sweeping tariffs on 168 countries, including Malaysia, will start a global trade war.

Trump’s Tariff Shock: Implications For Malaysia

By Yin Shao Loong

KUALA LUMPUR, April 4 (Bernama) -- The April 2 tariffs unveiled by United States (US) President Donald Trump have shocked the world and represent a departure from the globalisation policy of previous US administrations.

Malaysia To Consult ASEAN Members On US Reciprocal Tariff Issue - Anwar

KAJANG, April 4 (Bernama) -- Malaysia, as the chair of ASEAN, will engage in discussions with several member states of the bloc to reach a collective agreement regarding the reciprocal tariff issue announced by the United States (US) to ensure that the principle of fairness is upheld in international trade.

Malaysia Focuses On Three Priority Economic Deliverables At AFMGM 2025 - Amir Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, April 4 (Bernama) -- Malaysia has focused on three priority economic deliverables (PEDs) under the financial track — sustainable financing, digital economy, and inclusive development  — which will be the main focus of discussions at the 12th ASEAN Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors' Meeting (AFMGM) from April 7-10.

PM Anwar Meets Indonesian Coordinating Minister For Economic Affairs

KUALA LUMPUR, April 4 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim received a visit from Indonesian Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs Airlangga Hartarto at his office in Putrajaya today.

ASEAN Will Not Retaliate Against US Tariffs But Engage Washington For A Reduction - Amir Hamzah 

PUTRAJAYA, April 4 (Bernama) -- Malaysia, as the ASEAN chair this year, will prioritise the importance of deepening regional economic ties following the announcement of sweeping US tariffs on the bloc’s member nations as well as leading them in engaging Washington in talks to potentially reduce retaliatory tariffs on imports into America.

Malaysian SMEs Urged To Diversify, Leverage ASEAN Countries To Navigate Tariff Challenges

KUALA LUMPUR, April 3 (Bernama) -- Malaysian small and medium enterprises (SMEs) must take steps to diversify both their sources of raw materials and their customer base, ensuring that supply chain risks are mitigated, according to Small and Medium Enterprises Association of Malaysia (Samenta) national president Datuk William Ng.

Thailand Says Ready To Negotiate With US After Being Hit With 36 Pct Tariff

By Kenny Teng

BANGKOK, April 3 (Bernama) -- The Thai government stands ready to negotiate with the United States (US) after President Donald Trump announced the imposition of a 36 per cent retaliatory tariff on Thai exports to the US.

Trump’s Tariff Blitz And The Global Institutional Earthquake: ASEAN’s Strategic Moment Against Economic Coercion

By CW Sim 

KUALA LUMPUR, April 3 (Bernama) -- On April 3, 2025, President Donald Trump declared “America’s Liberation Day” from the White House Rose Garden and signed an executive order launching a sweeping global tariff regime.

Trump’s Tariffs On ASEAN: Nothing To Dread, Everything To Fear

By Dr Phar Kim Beng

KUALA LUMPUR, April 3 (Bernama) -- On April 2, 2025, President Donald Trump announced a series of tariffs targeting several ASEAN nations, significantly raising import duties on key regional trade partners. 

Malaysia Should Take Advantage Of Unilateral Agreements To Prepare For Possible Impact Of Trump's Tariffs - Economist

KUALA LUMPUR, April 1 (Bernama) -- Malaysia should take advantage of all unilateral free trade agreements to further expand market potential as an early preparatory measure to face any possible impact from the implementation of tariffs by United States (US) President Donald Trump.

ASEAN Finance Ministers’ And Central Bank Governors’ Meeting: Media Registration Now Open Until April 4

KUALA LUMPUR, March 29 (Bernama) -- The Media Registration for ASEAN Finance Ministers’ and Central Bank Governors’ Meeting (AFMGM) and Related Meetings to be held at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre is opened now.