1y ago
From D.Arul Rajoo
BRUGES, (Belgium), Jan 20 (Bernama) — Malaysia and the European Union (EU) have not set any time frame to conclude their negotiations for the Malaysia-EU Free Trade Agreement (MEUFTA).
1y ago
By Zarul Effendi Razali and Siti Noor Afera Abu
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 20 (Bernama) -- The revival of negotiations on the stalled Malaysia-European Union Free Trade Agreement (MEUFTA) could significantly benefit Malaysia’s key export sectors, particularly in high-value goods and natural resources.
1y ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 20 (Bernama) -- A modern and dynamic free trade agreement will bring mutual benefits, open doors to new business opportunities and improve supply chain resilience.
1y ago
From D.Arul Rajoo
BRUSSELS, Jan 20 (Bernama) -- European Commission (EC) President Ursula von der Leyen called the relaunching of negotiations for a Malaysia-EU Free Trade Agreement (MEUFTA) an important step forward together.
1y ago
From D.Arul Rajoo
BRUSSELS, Jan 20 (Bernama) -- In a historic moment for Malaysia-EU relations, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen have announced the resumption of negotiations for the Malaysia-European Union Free Trade Agreement (MEUFTA).
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KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 20 (Bernama) -- Exports and imports rebounded to an all-time high in 2024 with trade amounting to RM2.88 trillion, a 9.2 per cent increase year-on-year (y-o-y), surpassing the RM2 trillion mark for four consecutive years, according to the Investment, Trade and Industry Ministry (MITI).
1y ago
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.
1y ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 17 (Bernama) -- UEM Lestra Bhd, a wholly-owned subsidiary and green industries arm of UEM Group Bhd, has secured offtakers for its National Energy Transition Roadmap (NETR) one-gigawatt (1GW) hybrid solar power plant project under the government’s Corporate Renewable Energy Supply Scheme or CRESS.
1y ago
GEORGE TOWN, Jan 16 (Bernama) -- The ASEAN Business Advisory Council (ASEAN-BAC) has unveiled 12 strategic initiatives, including the ASEAN Business Entity (ABE) framework, to enhance economic integration, inclusivity, and regional collaboration.
1y ago
ABU DHABI, Jan 15 (Bernama) -- The Malaysia-UAE Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (MY-UAE CEPA) signed by Malaysia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Tuesday (Jan 14) will also focus on efforts to develop the Islamic economy.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 14 (Bernama) -- The Malaysia-United Arab Emirates (UAE) Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) signed on Tuesday has set a new record for Malaysia as the fastest free trade agreement (FTA) to be concluded in just 11 months, said Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.
1y ago
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.