ASEAN-CPTPP Ties Must Deliver Reforms, Not Symbolism – Experts

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 1 (Bernama) -- The formal dialogue between ASEAN and the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) scheduled on Nov 20, 2025, must go beyond symbolic engagement and deliver substantive outcomes.

i-CATS, METU Türkiye Sign MoU To Drive Global Collaboration In Aerospace And Education

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 30 (Bernama) -- i-CATS University College (i-CATS) has signed the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Middle East Technical University (METU), Türkiye to drive global collaboration in aerospace and education.

i-CATS, ITU Strengthen Aerospace Collaboration

KUCHING, Sept 30 (Bernama) -- i-CATS University College (i-CATS) and Istanbul Technical University (ITU) have embarked on a strategic collaboration to enhance aerospace education, research and talent development.

Malaysia To Promote Shared Agenda Of Regional Prosperity As ASEAN Chair - PMO

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 30 (Bernama) – Malaysia, as ASEAN chair at the summit next month, will focus on geopolitical issues but more so on the region’s shared agenda to emerge as a global economic power, according to the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) today.

ASEAN Steel Policymakers Propose Formation Of ASEAN Council On Steel To Enhance G2G Engagement

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 29 (Bernama) -- ASEAN steel policymakers have proposed forming an ASEAN Council on Steel to enhance government-to-government (G2G) engagement in the region’s steel industry, said Investment, Trade and Industry Deputy Minister (MITI) Liew Chin Tong.

Beidou Summit Unveils New Applications, Products, Industry Innovations

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 29 (Bernama) -- A wave of new Beidou applications and business formats wowed attendees at the fourth International Summit on the Large-scale Application of Beidou (Beidou Summit) in Zhuzhou City, Hunan Province.

ASEAN Urged To Forge Regional Steel Alliance For Greater Integration 

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 29 (Bernama) -- ASEAN member states should forge stronger regional cooperation in the steel industry to accelerate the creation of an ASEAN integrated market, as well as overall integration.

Malaysia Formulating Blue Economy Blueprint Under 13th Malaysia Plan - Hanifah Hajar

KOTA KINABALU, Sept 29 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is formulating the Malaysia Blue Economy Blueprint, a comprehensive framework to harmonise policies, strategies and investments across sectors linked to oceans and coasts.

ASEAN Remains Gallant And United, Deepens Economic Integration

By Kisho Kumari Sucedaram

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 26 (Bernama) – Southeast Asian economies have sent a clear message that their markets are open for business, despite being confronted by tough protectionist measures and tariffs that threaten free trade and stoke immense global uncertainty.

ASEAN Economic Ministers Affirm Support For Timor-Leste Full Membership

By Karina Imran, Ahmad Erwan Othman and Maizatul Jamny Muhammad Rosli

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 26 (Bernama) -- ASEAN economic ministers have collectively reaffirmed their support for Timor-Leste’s full membership in the regional bloc, paving the way for the country to join as the 11th member state at the 47th ASEAN Summit next month.

ASEAN To Diversify, Expand Economic Links Amid Economic Uncertainties - Tengku Zafrul

By Siti Radziah Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 26 (Bernama) -- ASEAN remains proactive in diversifying and expanding its economic links and networks, given the ongoing global and regional economic uncertainties, said ASEAN Economic Ministers’ chair Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz today. 

Malaysia Seeks Balance In Trade With India - AEIC

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 26 (Bernama) -- Malaysia has called on India to clearly identify sectors where it can expand its exports and services to help reduce trade imbalances, said ASEAN-India Economic Council (AEIC) chairman Datuk Ramesh Kodammal.