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By D.Arul Rajoo
BRUSSELS, Jan 19 (Bernama) – A positive development on the decision to restart negotiations on the stalled Malaysia-European Union Free Trade Agreement (MEUFTA) is expected during Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s two-day visit to Belgium.
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From D.Arul Rajoo
LONDON, Jan 17 (Bernama) -- As chair of ASEAN in 2025, Malaysia will seek to rejuvenate key mechanisms like the ASEAN Plus Three and the East Asia Summit (EAS), both of which have been celebrated for their convening power but remain underutilised, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said.
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PUTRAJAYA, Jan 14 (Bernama) -- The palm oil trade is a cornerstone of ASEAN’s economic activity, and Malaysia is committed to leveraging regional frameworks such as the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) and ASEAN’s Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) with countries like South Korea, Australia and New Zealand.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 9 (Bernama) -- In the era of the United States-China decoupling and deglobalisation, ASEAN’s fierce neutrality and non-alignment could be the only, truly precious factor that could ‘save’ many of the world’s critical supply chains.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 7 (Bernama) -- The Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) exemplifies Malaysia’s commitment to regional integration, particularly as the country assumes the ASEAN Chairmanship this year, said Transport Minister Anthony Loke.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 22 (Bernama) -- The Malaysia International Trade and Exhibition Centre (MITEC), owned by Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE), has announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) between Qube Integrated Malaysia Sdn Bhd and the Asia CEO Community.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 18 (Bernama) -- Malaysia-China economic ties have continued to strengthen, with bilateral trade reaching nearly US$98 billion (US$1=RM4.467) in the 11 months of 2024, matching the total trade volume for all of 2023.
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LIMA (Peru), Nov 15 (Bernama) -- Malaysia may be the chair for the ASEAN and ABAC-Asean Caucus next year, but the 10-member block will continue to work together as one under the concept of centrality, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 13 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s cross-border renewable energy auction for Singapore’s energy importer, under Energy Exchange Malaysia (ENEGEM), will begin by year-end, Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof said.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 28 (Bernama) -- Canada-based BlackBerry Ltd has established its Asia Pacific (APAC) regional headquarters (HQ) for its cybersecurity division in Cyberjaya, Malaysia, which is now fully operational.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 26 (Bernama) -- Malaysia will ensure robust digital economic growth across the 10 ASEAN member states as it takes up chairmanship next year, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
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VIENTIANE (LAOS), Sept 26 (Bernama) -- Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof emphasised the crucial role of regional collaboration in unlocking ASEAN's energy potential during the 42nd ASEAN Ministers on Energy Meeting (AMEM) here today.