12th Working Group-ASEAN Economic Community Meeting Starts Ahead Of 31st AEM Retreat

KOTA TINGGI, Feb 22 (Bernama) -- The 12th Working Group-ASEAN Economic Community (WG-AEC) Meeting kickstarted today ahead of the 31st ASEAN Economic Ministers (AEM) Retreat, which is scheduled to take place on Feb 28.

ESCAP: ASEAN Must Prioritise Sustainable Investment, Narrow Development Gaps Among Member States

By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin & Nabilah Saleh

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 20 (Bernama) -- The United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) has emphasised the need for ASEAN to adopt sustainable and inclusive investment strategies as key drivers of economic resilience and growth.

Malaysia And Bahrain To Explore Cooperations In Fintech, Tourism -- PM Anwar

From Nik Nurfaqih Nik Wil

MANAMA (Bahrain), Feb 20 (Bernama) --  Malaysia and Bahrain are committed to strengthening cooperation, including in emerging financial technologies such as cryptocurrency and sandbox platform, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said today.

25 Pct US Tariff Poses Challenge For Malaysia — Mohamad Hasan

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 20 (Bernama) -- United States (US) President Donald Trump's decision to impose a 25 per cent tariff on automotive, semiconductor and pharmaceutical imports will be a challenge for Malaysia.

ASEAN Committed To Strengthening WTO - Envoy

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 20 (Bernama) -- ASEAN is committed to contributing constructively to further strengthen the World Trade Organisation (WTO), including through engagement with other members and various stakeholders at any available platform.

Malaysia’s AI Data Centre Development To Be Impacted By Recent US Restrictions -- Liew

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 19 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is expected to face challenges in the development of artificial intelligence (AI) data centres due to the recent restrictions by the United States (US) on AI chip exports, said Deputy Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Liew Chin Tong. 

Malaysia Should Lead ASEAN’s Green Shipping Transition Through Financing, Collaboration, Says Expert

By Harizah Hanim Mohamed

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 19 (Bernama) -- Malaysia should spearhead sustainable or green shipping initiatives within ASEAN, such as expanding access to regional financing schemes and promoting cooperation in carving out low-carbon shipping routes.

Malaysia Leads ASEAN In Expanding Affordable Housing -- Juwai IQI

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 18 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is an ASEAN leader in successfully expanding access to affordable housing, though it has limited resources to dedicate to the segment, according to Juwai IQI.

Malaysia Continues To Take Proactive Steps To Ensure Economic And Trade Interests Remain Strong

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 18 (Bernama) --  Malaysia will continue to take proactive steps to ensure the country’s economic and trade interests remain strong on the global stage, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Implement Comprehensive Strategy To Attract Semiconductor, High-tech Industries To Malaysia - RHB IB

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 18 (Bernama) -- Malaysia should implement a comprehensive strategy to attract semiconductor and high-tech industries to the country, according to RHB Investment Bank Bhd (RHB IB).

SME Venture@ASEAN 2025 To Attract Over 10,000 Visitors, Generating RM300 Mln In Sales

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 17 (Bernama) -- The SME Venture@ASEAN 2025 is expected to attract over 10,000 visitors and more than 300 local and international exhibitors primarily from ASEAN member states and trade partners, generating more than RM300 million in sales.

Semiconductor Diplomacy To Become Strategic Pillar Of Policy Framework -- PM Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 17 (Bernama) -- The National Investment Council (MPN) meeting has agreed that semiconductor diplomacy should become one of the strategic pillars of the National Semiconductor Strategy (NSS) policy framework, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.