AITIGA Upgrade, Semiconductor Collaboration To Drive ASEAN-India Economic Ties -- Analyst

By Zufazlin Baharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 9 (Bernama) -- The upcoming upgrade of the ASEAN-India Trade in Goods Agreement (AITIGA) and expanding semiconductor collaboration with India are expected to shape the next phase of ASEAN-India economic ties, an analyst said.

Malaysia Launches Southeast Asia's First Advanced Chip Testing Centre, Key Driver Of IC Park 2

PUTRAJAYA, Nov 6 (Bernama) -- Malaysia has charted another milestone in the semiconductor industry with the launch of the Advanced Chip Testing Centre officiated by Prime Minister Seri Anwar Ibrahim today, in conjunction with the launch of the Malaysia Semiconductor IC Design Park 2 (IC Park 2) located at CoPlace 9, Cyberjaya.

NZ–Malaysia Halal Collaboration Marks Major Economic Shift — NZMBA President

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 1 (Bernama) -- New Zealand’s move to explore membership in the soon-to-be-established ASEAN Halal Council marks a significant step towards deeper economic cooperation with Malaysia, said New Zealand Malaysian Business Association (NZMBA) president Dave Ananth.

USABC Launches 7th Edition Of 'ASEAN Matters For America, America Matters For ASEAN'

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 30 (Bernama) -- The US-ASEAN Business Council (USABC), in collaboration with the East-West Center in Washington and the ISEAS-Yusof Ishak Institute, recently launched the publication of the 7th edition of 'ASEAN Matters for America, America Matters for ASEAN' at the ASEAN Business and Investment Summit (ABIS) in Kuala Lumpur.

CIDB Holdings, CI Tech In Tie-Up To Launch Construction Sector's Blockchain Platform

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 28 (Bernama) -- The Construction Industry Development Board (CIDB) Malaysia’s commercial arm CIDB Holdings Sdn Bhd has signed a memorandum of collaboration with CI Tech Sdn Bhd to introduce Malaysia’s first government-endorsed blockchain platform for verified carbon credits in the construction sector.

Xsolla Strengthens Southeast Asia Presence With Breakthrough Bangkok Events

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 24 (Bernama) -- Global video game commerce company Xsolla has cemented its position in Southeast Asia after a high-impact week in Thailand, hosting Xsolla Connect Bangkok 2025 and participating in Gamescom Asia x Thailand Game Show 2025.

US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer To Travel To Malaysia, Japan and South Korea

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 24 (Bernama) -- The US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer will travel to Malaysia, Japan, and South Korea, alongside President Donald J. Trump and Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent.

Priority Economic Deliverables Hallmark Of Malaysia's Leadership As ASEAN Chair 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 20 (Bernama) – Malaysia can hold its head high as its chairmanship of ASEAN 2025 draws to a close this year for having set in motion initiatives to drive regional integration, engage more with dialogue partners and fortify the grouping’s economic pillar.

ASEAN Business Entity Status Will Create More Malaysia-based ASEAN Champions - Nazir Razak

By Mikhail Raj Abdullah

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 11 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s bold move to introduce ASEAN Business Entity (ABE) status in the 2026 Budget reflects his strong commitment to advancing regional integration and giving real substance to Malaysia being the “gateway to ASEAN”.

APO Releases 2025 Productivity Databook, Adds Afghanistan, Maldives To Coverage

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 9 (Bernama) -- The Asian Productivity Organization (APO) has released the 18th edition of its annual Productivity Databook, providing a comprehensive overview of productivity and economic growth trends across 33 Asian economies from 1970 to 2023, along with projections through 2035.

SG Entertech Eyes Southeast Asia Expansion, Seeks Local Partners

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 7 (Bernama) -- SG Entertech Co Ltd, the innovative virtual reality (VR) solutions provider of the Snack VR platform, has announced plans to expand into Southeast Asia and is seeking local agents, distributors, and partners to build a regional network.

From Halal Foods To Nuclear Power, Potential For Long-term Ties Seen For Canada, Malaysia

By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin and Mikhail Raj Abdullah

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 30 (Bernama) – Agrifood commodities, halal foods, and clean energy such as nuclear power, are sectors that could provide vast opportunities for long-term business ties between Canada and ASEAN countries like Malaysia.