ASEAN Committed To Strengthening WTO - Envoy

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 20 (Bernama) -- ASEAN is committed to contributing constructively to further strengthen the World Trade Organisation (WTO), including through engagement with other members and various stakeholders at any available platform.

SC Partners ICAEW To Enhance Expertise In Sustainability Disclosures

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 19 (Bernama) -- The Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) has initiated a collaboration with the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) through a letter of intent (LoI) to work together in specific areas.

Malaysia Should Lead ASEAN’s Green Shipping Transition Through Financing, Collaboration, Says Expert

By Harizah Hanim Mohamed

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 19 (Bernama) -- Malaysia should spearhead sustainable or green shipping initiatives within ASEAN, such as expanding access to regional financing schemes and promoting cooperation in carving out low-carbon shipping routes.

Malaysia Continues To Take Proactive Steps To Ensure Economic And Trade Interests Remain Strong

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 18 (Bernama) --  Malaysia will continue to take proactive steps to ensure the country’s economic and trade interests remain strong on the global stage, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Asean-Japan Women Entrepreneurs’ Summit In Kuala Lumpur Empowers Women In Business, Innovation

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 18 (Bernama) -- The ASEAN-Japan Centre (AJC), in collaboration with the ASEAN Youth Organization and with the support of the ASEAN Coordinating Committee for Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (ACCMSME) and Women Leadership Foundation Malaysia, successfully hosted the ASEAN-Japan Women Entrepreneurs’ Summit in Kuala Lumpur.

PM Anwar’s Bahrain Visit To Strengthen Bilateral Ties And Extend ASEAN Summit Invitation

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 18 (Bernama) – Total trade between Malaysia and Bahrain expanded to RM1.19 billion (US$260 million) in 2024, compared to RM1.5 billion (US$330 million) in 2023.

Malaysia Will Not Let Any Nation Dictate Its Policies – Tengku Zafrul

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 17 (Bernama) -- No nation should dictate Malaysia’s policies—be it on trade, investment, or foreign relations—said Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.  

FMM, ASEAN BAC Malaysia Share 12 Initiatives For ASEAN Chair With Over 40 Businesses

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 15 (Bernama) — The Federation of Malaysian Manufacturers (FMM) today hosted the ASEAN Business Advisory Council (ASEAN-BAC) Malaysia briefing to share 12 key initiatives for Malaysia’s ASEAN chairmanship year with over 40 business organisations.

Thai PM: RCEP, Regional Integration Key To ASEAN Prosperity

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 15 (Bernama) -- Thailand’s Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra has underscored the shared priorities of deeper regional economic integration, strengthening supply chains and contributing to global economic development.

Govt To Introduce New Investment Incentive Framework In 3Q 2025 - Liew

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 13 (Bernama) -- The government will introduce the New Investment Incentive Framework (NIIF) which will be implemented from the third quarter of 2025, said Deputy Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) Liew Chin Tong.

Turkiye Aims To Double Trade With Malaysia To US$10 Bln As Economic Ties Deepen

PUTRAJAYA, Feb 10 (Bernama) -- Turkiye aims to double its trade with Malaysia to US$10 billion after surpassing the US$5 billion mark in 2024, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan announced today.

SME Bank Approves RM3.6 Bln Funding In FY2024

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 10 (Bernama) -- Small Medium Enterprise Development Bank Malaysia Bhd (SME Bank) has facilitated about RM3.6 billion in approved financing for the 2024 (FY2024) financial year, a 35.1 per cent increase from a year ago.