ASEAN Economic Ministers Achieve Key Milestone By Endorsing Priority Economic Deliverables

By Niam Seet Wei, Norsyafawati Ab Wahab, Mohd Khairi Idham Amran, Ahmad Erwan Othman and Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KOTA TINGGI, March 1 (Bernama) -- The 31st ASEAN Economic Ministers' (AEM) Retreat, which ended Friday at One&Only Desaru Coast resort near here, achieved a significant milestone by endorsing a slew of economic initiatives, including all 18 Priority Economic Deliveràbles (PEDS) which are key towards achieving the ambitious ASEAN Economic Community.

Press Metal, Bintulu Development Authority Ink MoU On Solar Frame Extrusion Project

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 27 (Bernama) -- Press Metal Aluminium Holdings Bhd has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Bintulu Development Authority for a proposed joint venture (JV) related to a solar frame extrusions facility to be located in Bintulu, Sarawak.

Give Asean Secretariat More Clout To Get Countries To Rescind Non-Tariff Barriers -- Nazir Razak

By Mikhail Raj Abdullah

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 26 (Bernama) -- The Jakarta-based ASEAN Secretariat should be given more clout to flag countries that resort to non-tariff barriers (NTBs).

ASEAN Must Expand Economic Zones At Member State Borders - Economist

By Ahmad Erwan Othman and Norsyafawati Ab Wahab

KOTA TINGGI, Feb 26 (Bernama) -- Malaysia, as the chair of ASEAN 2025, needs to promote the establishment of cross-border economic zones among members to enhance economic potential among their neighbouring countries, similar to the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) model.

Govt Adding Export Markets, Strengthens Diplomacy To Address Economic Uncertainty - MITI

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 26 (Bernama) -- The government is taking measures to mitigate the negative impact of global economic uncertainties on international trade by expanding export destinations and strengthening trade diplomacy, said the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI).

Malaysia Remains A Top Investment Destination For Europe And US, Nearly RM20 Bln Investment Commitments Identified

KUALA LUMPUR, 26 Feb (Bernama) -- Malaysia remains a top destination for European and US investors even though the country has joined BRICS as a partner country.

Malaysia's Economy Shows Resilience Amid Global Uncertainty

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 25 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is on the right track to unleash its potential as its economy remains on a steady course, bolstered by government reforms and strong economic fundamentals, according to HSBC's ASEAN economist Yun Liu.

Malaysia To Champion Sustainable Palm Oil – Johari

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 25 (Bernama) -- Malaysia, the world's second-largest palm oil producer, must take the lead in sustainability, taking bold steps to champion sustainable palm oil, especially as the world increasingly focuses on environmental responsibility.

HLTF-EI Discusses End-term Review Of AEC Blueprint 2025 -- MITI Sec-gen

KOTA TINGGI, Feb 25 (Bernama) -- The End-Term Review of the ASEAN Economic Community (AEC) Blueprint 2025 was among the matters discussed at the The 47th High-Level Task Force on ASEAN Economic Integration (HLTF-EI).

HLTF-EI Underscores ASEAN Needs To Accelerate Intra-regional Trade, Investments -- MITI Sec-gen

KOTA TINGGI, Feb 25 (Bernama) -- The 47th High-Level Task Force on ASEAN Economic Integration (HLTF-EI) that convenes for the second day today underscores the need for ASEAN to accelerate efforts in deepening intra-regional trade and investment to bolster economic resilience. 

EPMB, China’s Sanly And Jujin To Localise Proton Saga MC3 Parts

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 24 (Bernama) -- EP Manufacturing Bhd (EPMB) has signed joint venture agreements with China-based Sanly and Jujin to localise the production of key automotive components for the Proton Saga MC3.

Strengthen Regional Ties, Boost Investment To Counter US Tariff Impact, ESCAP Chief Tells ASEAN

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 23 (Bernama) -- The head of a key intergovernmental platform in the Asia-Pacific has urged Southeast Asian economies to strengthen regional cooperation and boost investment to cushion against the fallout from US President Donald Trump’s move to impose steep tariffs on imports from China, Canada and Mexico.