Malaysia-US Reciprocal Trade Agreement Strengthens Economic Ties, Boosts Market Access

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 27 (Bernama) -- The signing of the Malaysia-United States Agreement on Reciprocal Trade (ART) reaffirms the strong economic ties between the two nations and highlights Malaysia’s role as a key US partner in Southeast Asia, opening new opportunities for cooperation in trade, investment and innovation, said the American Malaysian Chamber of Commerce (AMCHAM).

MIDA, CIMB Collaborate To Drive Sustainable Growth, Boost Malaysia's Competitiveness

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 23 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA) and CIMB Bank Bhd have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to accelerate high-value, sustainable investments, deepen industrial ecosystems, and enhance Malaysia’s competitiveness.

Digital Policy Alignment Crucial To Unlock Next Phase Of ASEAN-S. Korea Growth 

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 22 (Bernama) -- Closer policy alignment between ASEAN and South Korea is key to unlocking the next phase of digital-driven growth in Southeast Asia and foster mutually beneficial economic linkages, a technology research expert said.

CUSTA Doubles To 4,000 Products, Offers Unlimited Customisation

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 22 (Bernama) -- Homegrown customisation e-commerce platform CUSTA Sdn Bhd has unveiled a full-scale renewal of its service, doubling its catalogue to 4,000 products and introducing unlimited customisation combinations with instant pricing and lead-time visibility.

Make Good Regulatory Practice A Driver Of ASEAN Integration -- Tengku Zafrul

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 15 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) is proposing that good regulatory practice (GRP) be positioned as a key driver of ASEAN integration to strengthen the bloc’s competitiveness and investment appeal.

Make Good Regulatory Practice A Driver Of ASEAN Integration -- Tengku Zafrul

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 15 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) is proposing that good regulatory practice (GRP) be positioned as a key driver of ASEAN integration to strengthen the bloc’s competitiveness and investment appeal.

Indonesia Launches National Productivity Master Plan To Power Growth Through 2029

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 9 (Bernama) -- The Government of Indonesia has launched the National Productivity Master Plan (MPPN) 2025–2029, a whole-of-nation blueprint for accelerating innovation, strengthening industrial competitiveness, and raising living standards through sustained productivity gains.

Malaysia To Leverage Finland’s Circular Economy Practices

From Zufazlin Baharuddin

HELSINKI, Oct 7 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is seeking to leverage Finland’s advanced circular economy practices in waste management, green infrastructure and sustainable product design, Malaysia’s Chargé d’Affaires ad interim in Helsinki, Al-Fadil Adam said.

Malaysia, ASEAN Reaffirm Multilateral Trade Commitment, Seek Stronger EU Ties

By Karina Imran

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 25 (Bernama) -- Malaysia and ASEAN reaffirm their commitment to multilateralism and rule-based trade, highlighting stronger European Union (EU) cooperation to foster global prosperity.

Deeper Ties Via AANZFTA, RCEP Enhances ASEAN’s Role As Investment Magnet

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 24 (Bernama) -- Deepening Closer Economic Relations (CER) between ASEAN, Australia, and New Zealand through frameworks such as the ASEAN-Australia-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement (AANZFTA) and the broader Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) is creating regulatory certainty, trade predictability and foreign direct investment (FDI) magnetism. 

MENA, Asian Regions Seen As Main Growth Engines In Emerging Markets -- WEF

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 23 (Bernama) -- Emerging markets are anticipated to be the main engines of growth going forward, with the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), South Asia, East Asia and the Pacific seen as bright spots, according to the World Economic Forum (WEF).

ASEAN To Work Closely With ASEAN-BAC To Drive Regional Progress

By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 23 (Bernama) -- ASEAN Member States look forward to working closely with the ASEAN Business Advisory Council (ASEAN-BAC) to ensure policies remain relevant, facilitative and aligned with business realities, thereby delivering real progress for the region.