Digital Trade A Priority For UK In ASEAN Ties - Liz Lloyd

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 25 (Bernama) -- Digital trade is a key priority for the United Kingdom (UK), not only in its engagement with ASEAN but also as part of its global economic strategy.

RCEP Members Greenlight Accession Talks For New Entrants

By Maizatul Jamny Muhammad Rosli, Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid, Siti Noor Afera Abu & Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharudin

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 25 (Bernama) -- Member countries of the ASEAN-led Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) are open to expanding the pact, which covers about 30 per cent of the world's gross domestic product (GDP), trade, and population.

ASEAN Is South Korea's Second Largest Trading Partner After China

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 24 (Bernama) -- ASEAN has become South Korea's second largest trading partner after China with trade and investment relations deepening, signifying the importance of the grouping to the country in the last few years.

RCEP Summit Platform For Malaysia To Champion Free Trade Amid Rising Protectionism

By Kisho Kumari Sucedaram

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 24 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s hosting of the inaugural Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) leaders’ summit this October is seen as a timely opportunity for Putrajaya to reinforce the case for free trade at a time when protectionism is on the rise, economists said.

MITI To Commence FTA Talks With GCC By The End Of The Year

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 17 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) will commence the first round of free trade agreement (FTA) negotiations with the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries in December, said MITI secretary-general  Datuk Hairil Yahri Yaacob today. 

MITI Receives Over 40 Proposals For Budget 2026

KUALA LUMPUR,  Sept 12 (Bernama) -- The Investment, Trade and Industry Ministry (MITI) has received more than 40 proposals from industry players for the upcoming Budget 2026.

Malaysia Secures RM190.3 Bln Approved Investments In 1H 2025, Up 18.7 Pct Y-O-Y

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 22 (Bernama) -- Malaysia has secured RM190.3 billion in approved investments in the first half of 2025 (1H 2025), an 18.7 per cent increase year-on-year (y-o-y), according to Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA).

Malaysia Concludes FTA Talks With S. Korea, Signing Expected In October – Tengku Zafrul

By Nur Ashikin Abdul Aziz

SINGAPORE, Aug 18 (Bernama) -- Malaysia has concluded negotiations for a free trade agreement (FTA) with South Korea and is expected to sign the agreement in October, said Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Aziz.

Malaysia Still Optimistic On Outcome Of US Tariff Talks

KUALA LUMPUR, July 9 (Bernama) -- Malaysia remains optimistic about the outcome of its tariff negotiation with the United States (US), banking on certain sectors that could be favourable to both countries, says Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Aziz.

Malaysia Signs Economic Partnership Deal With Switzerland, Norway, Iceland And Liechtenstein

KUALA LUMPUR, June 23 (Bernama) -- Malaysia and the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) member states have signed an economic partnership agreement, opening a new chapter for Malaysia’s trade, investment and economic relations with Switzerland, Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein.

Bursa Malaysia Ends Mixed In Choppy Trading

By Rosemarie Khoo Mohd Sani

KUALA LUMPUR, June 18 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended a choppy but directionless trading session, with the index moving in a narrow range, amid global uncertainties, as investors refrained from taking long positions.

ASEAN Green Initiatives Can Generate Additional US$300 Bln By 2030 - Tengku Zafrul

KUALA LUMPUR, May 29 (Bernama) -- ASEAN could generate an additional US$300 billion annually in green revenues and unlock up to US$1.5 trillion in new value by 2030 with advancing green investments and cross-border collaboration in regional power grids, carbon markets, and clean energy incentives  (US$1=RM4.23).