ASEAN 2025

Malaysia-South Korea FTA Will Be Finalised Next Year - PM Anwar 

SEOUL, Nov 25 (Bernama) --  The Malaysia-Korea Free Trade Agreement (FTA) will be finalised next year, with both countries committed to speeding up any stalled negotiations. 

Growing Demand For Private Health Insurance In ASEAN - Malaysian Re

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 25 (Bernama) -- There is a growing demand for private health insurance in ASEAN, particularly following the COVID-19 pandemic, said Malaysian Reinsurance Bhd (Malaysian Re).

Bin Zayed International Commits US$2 Bln Investment In Malaysia Over Next Five Years

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 22 (Bernama) -- Global investment conglomerate Bin Zayed International Group of Companies (BZI) has committed to investing US$2 billion (US$1=RM4.466) in Malaysia over the next five years. 

CKD Corp Unveils Advanced Manufacturing Plant In Kulim Hi-Tech

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 21 (Bernama) -- CKD Corporation today unveiled the construction of its state-of-the-art manufacturing facility at Kulim Hi-Tech Park, Kedah, marking a significant milestone in Malaysia's industrial development.

Bursa Malaysia Confident In Next Year's Growth With Active IPO Pipeline - Wahid Omar

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 21 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia Bhd is optimistic about the outlook for 2025, citing a robust pipeline of initial public offerings (IPOs) and an active capital market, said chairman Tan Sri Abdul Wahid Omar.

Southeast Asian Energy Sector Stakeholders Focus On Reducing Methane Emissions

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 21 (Bernama) -- Petronas and other stakeholders in Southeast Asia’s energy sector have declared that the sector can play a leading role in the region’s decarbonisation efforts by focusing on reducing methane emissions.

Bank Rakyat Issues Inaugural RM500 Mln ASEAN Sustainability SRI Sukuk

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 21 (Bernama) -- Bank Kerjasama Rakyat Malaysia Bhd (Bank Rakyat), via Imtiaz Sukuk II Bhd, has issued its maiden RM500 million ASEAN Sustainability SRI (Sustainable and Responsible Investment) Sukuk.

Value Of Malaysian Business Ventures In Vietnam Exceeds US$13 Bln -- PM Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 21 (Bernama) -- Malaysian business ventures in Vietnam have exceeded US$13 billion (US$1=RM4.47) in value, according to Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

Malaysia To Prioritise Trade, ASEAN Capital Market Connectivity Ahead Of ASEAN 2025 Chairmanship 

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 20 (Bernama) -- Malaysia will prioritise enhancing trade facilitation among ASEAN countries and strengthening the connectivity of ASEAN capital markets, recognising the strategic importance of its capital market as the country prepares to chair ASEAN in 2025, said Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan.

Malaysia’s record FDI Solidifies position As Key Economic Player In ASEAN - Forbes

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 20 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s record achievement in attracting foreign direct investment (FDI) underscores its growing prominence as a key economic player within the ASEAN region.

Govt Offers Various Initiatives, Incentives To Drive Local Automotive Industry - MITI

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 18 (Bernama) -- The government has introduced various initiatives and incentives to enhance the capacity of the local automotive industry, aiming to increase exports of vehicles, including spare parts and components, according to the Ministry of Investment, Trade, and Industry (MITI).

PM’s Call For Equitable Trade, Deeper Trade Ties Vital For APEC, ASEAN To Navigate Global Uncertainties - ISIS Chairman

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 18 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s call for a shift towards ‘equitable and humane trade’ and the deepening of trade ties at the recent Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) meeting in Lima, Peru, are critical strategies to navigate challenges facing multilateralism and trade globalisation.