Rubber Market Ends Higher On Regional Gains

By K.Naveen Prabu

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 24 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian rubber market closed higher today, supported by gains in regional rubber futures, a dealer said.

ASEAN Plus Three Must Safeguard Clockwork Supply Chain Amid Global Shifts

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 24 (Bernama) -- ASEAN, together with China, Japan and South Korea (ASEAN Plus Three), must join forces to maintain and stabilise their sophisticated and delicate supply chain network like clockwork, while coping with changes in the global trade environment, said South Korean Minister for Trade Yeo Han-Koo.

ASEAN Plus Three Trade Hits US$1.2 Trillion In 2024

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 24 (Bernama) -- Trade between ASEAN and its Plus Three partners -- China, Japan and South Korea -- has reached US$1.2 trillion in 2024, accounting for 31.7 per cent of ASEAN’s total trade, said Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.

Penang Sees 25 Pct Rise In Japanese Tourist Arrivals, Eyes Bigger Market Potential

GEORGE TOWN, Sept 24 (Bernama) -- The Japanese tourism market holds vast potential for Penang, with the state government intensifying efforts to position the state as a preferred destination for Japanese travellers.

Penang Showcases Over RM5 Bln In Projects At World Expo 2025 In Osaka

GEORGE TOWN, Sept 24 (Bernama) -- Penang, through the Penang Development Corporation (PDC), is showcasing development projects worth over RM5 billion at the World Expo 2025 in Osaka, Japan, as part of its efforts to attract foreign investment.

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.

AEM–USTR Consultation With Jamieson Greer To Take Centre Stage Today

By Ahmad Erwan Othman

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 24 (Bernama) -- The spotlight of the third day of the 57th ASEAN Economic Ministers’ (AEM) Meeting will be the consultation between ASEAN ministers and the United States Trade Representative (USTR), Jamieson Greer.

Ringgit Opens Slightly Higher As Greenback Slips On Softer US Data

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 24 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened slightly higher against the US dollar on Wednesday as the greenback weakened after softer United States (US) economic data.

ASEAN, CPTPP To Dialogue In November, Explore Collaboration Opportunities

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid & Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 23 (Bernama) -- ASEAN and the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) will hold a formal dialogue on Nov 20, 2025, to explore potential areas of collaboration.

ASEAN-BAC Pushes For Simpler Sustainability Reporting To Support SMEs, MSMEs

By Karina Imran

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 23 (Bernama) -- The ASEAN Business Advisory Council (ASEAN-BAC) has called for sustainability reporting to be simplified to make it more accessible and less burdensome, especially for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs). 

Ringgit Ends Lower Against Greenback On Profit-taking

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 23 (Bernama) -- The ringgit closed lower against the US dollar on Tuesday due to profit-taking, as traders and investors opted to lock in recent gains, said an analyst.

Nasi Lemak, ASEAN Fruits Among Culinary Diplomacy Highlights At AEM Meeting

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 23 (Bernama) --  The country’s iconic dish, nasi lemak, along with fruits from Malaysia and neighbouring ASEAN countries, such as salak and mata kucing, are among the culinary diplomacy highlights that have added flavour to this year’s ASEAN Economic Ministers’ (AEM) Meeting.