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KUALA LUMPUR, May 26 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is in a strategic position to drive cross-regional trade, strengthen regional supply chains, and advance sustainable infrastructure development, taking into account the enormous combined economic scale of ASEAN, the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), and China.
By Nurul Hanis Izmir
KUALA LUMPUR, May 25 (Bernama) -- The upgraded ASEAN-China Free Trade Area (CAFTA) 3.0 agreement, set to be signed later this year, marks a key milestone in strengthening trade, investment and connectivity between the two economic powers, ASEAN Secretary-General Dr Kao Kim Hourn said.
By Nurul Hanis Izmir
KUALA LUMPUR, May 25 (Bernama) -- The second ASEAN-Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Summit and the inaugural ASEAN-GCC-China Summit in Kuala Lumpur this week mark a significant step towards strengthening tripartite regional cooperation, particularly in economic collaboration, said ASEAN Secretary-General Dr Kao Kim Hourn.
By Karina Imran
KUALA LUMPUR, May 25 (Bernama) -- Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz today confirmed a Bernama report that Malaysia and oil-rich Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries will sign a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) soon.
By Anas Abu Hassan
KUALA LUMPUR, May 25 (Bernama) -- ASEAN Economic Ministers have raised concern over the slow progress of the bloc’s free trade agreement (FTA) talks with India, according to Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.
By Anas Abu Hassan
KUALA LUMPUR, May 25 (Bernama) -- The collective ASEAN gross domestic product (GDP) is projected to grow at 4.7 per cent in 2025 as compared to 4.2 per cent last year, said Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.
KUALA LUMPUR, May 25 (Bernama) -- The ASEAN Economic Community (AEC) Blueprint 2025’s implementation rate stands at a commendable 97 per cent, comprising 75 per cent completed measures and 22 per cent currently in progress, said Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Zafrul Abdul Aziz.
By Harizah Hanim Mohamed
KUALA LUMPUR, May 25 (Bernama) – A maritime value chain that facilitates shipping connectivity and secures sea lanes, along with the ability to counter disruptions, is vital for ASEAN, the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries and China in their quest to consolidate tripartite economic cooperation and integration.
KUALA LUMPUR, May 24 (Bernama) -- Progress and outcome of initiatives in the ASEAN Economic Community (AEC) Blueprint 2025 were among the main discussion points during the Preparatory Senior Economic Officials (Prep-SEOM) Meeting for the 25th ASEAN Economic Community Council (AECC).
By Anas Abu Hassan
KUALA LUMPUR, May 25 (Bernama) -- The 25th ASEAN Economic Community Council (AECC) meeting convened today on the sidelines of the 46th ASEAN Summit with 11 agendas up for discussion among the bloc’s state representatives, with talks focused on deeper cooperation.
By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad
KUALA LUMPUR, May 24 (Bernama) -- The ringgit is expected to stay firm with an upside bias against the greenback next week, ahead of the release of US central bank meeting minutes and the US personal consumption expenditures inflation report.
By Nurhafizah Tan
KUALA LUMPUR, May 23 (Bernama) -- Malaysian self-service massage chair provider Rest N Go is planning to expand into Indonesia, marking the next phase of its growth strategy across the Southeast Asia region.
