Seven Economic Deliverables Fully Completed, Another Five To Be Delivered By 47th ASEAN Summit -- Tengku Zafrul

By Zufazlin Baharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 24 (Bernama) -- Seven Priority Economic Deliverables (PEDs) have been fully completed, with another five expected to be delivered by the 47th ASEAN Summit and Related Summits, bringing the total to twelve completed PEDs — the latest update on Malaysia’s scorecard.

Travellers To And From KLIA T2 Advised To Plan Trips, Use Rail Services Ahead Of ASEAN Summit

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 24 (Bernama) -- AirAsia has advised all guests travelling to and from Kuala Lumpur International Airport Terminal 2 (KLIA T2) between Oct 26 and Oct 28 to plan their journeys in advance.

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.

ASEAN Must Step Up Services Liberalisation, Trade Facilitation To Deepen Regional Integration - AMRO

By Siti Radziah Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 23 (Bernama) -- The ASEAN+3 Macroeconomic Research Office (AMRO), the professional regional policy advisory firm, has highlighted advancing services liberalisation, strengthening trade facilitation and internationalising regional firms as vital ingredients for ASEAN to achieve deeper economic integration.

ASEAN Summit To Pave Way For Closer Ties With CPTPP Members Ahead Of November Dialogue

By Zufazlin Baharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 23 (Bernama) -- The 47th ASEAN Summit is expected to pave the way for deeper engagement between ASEAN and members of the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) ahead of the formal ASEAN and CPTPP dialogue on Nov 20, 2025.

Semiconductor Tariffs, Trade, Security Expected To Be Discussed During Trump’s Visit -- Kagan

By Niam Seet Wei

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 23 (Bernama) -- Semiconductor tariffs, trade, investments, security and stability in the region are topics expected to be discussed during United States (US) President Donald Trump’s visit here, according to US Ambassador to Malaysia Edgard D. Kagan.

ATIGA To Hasten Region’s Emergence As Unified Growth Engine, Raise ASEAN's Bargaining Power - Economist

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 23 (Bernama) -- The upgraded ASEAN Trade in Goods Agreement (ATIGA) will further accelerate Southeast Asia’s emergence as a self-reliant and unified growth engine able to stave off headwinds from economic superpower rivalry, an economist said.

Tariffs, Rare Earths To Dominate Trump’s ASEAN Summit Visit -- Economist

By Niam Seet Wei

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 23 (Bernama) -- Tariffs, rare earths and other critical minerals are expected to be among the key topics discussed during United States (US) President Donald Trump’s upcoming visit to the 47th ASEAN Summit here, said economist Dr Goh Lim Thye.

A 'Substantial' Announcement Expected From Trump’s ASEAN Summit Attendance -- Economist

By Niam Seet Wei

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 22 (Bernama) -- The confirmation that United States (US) President Donald Trump will attend the 47th ASEAN Summit here in the next few days suggests there will be “something substantial” to announce, says an economist.

Digital Policy Alignment Crucial To Unlock Next Phase Of ASEAN-S. Korea Growth 

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 22 (Bernama) -- Closer policy alignment between ASEAN and South Korea is key to unlocking the next phase of digital-driven growth in Southeast Asia and foster mutually beneficial economic linkages, a technology research expert said.

ASEAN-US Relations Progressing Well, MITI Optimistic Trade Deal Will Be Inked During Summit

By Zufazlin Baharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 22 (Bernama) -- ASEAN and the United States (US) have made significant progress in their bilateral relations, marked by the confirmed attendance of US President Donald Trump at the upcoming 47th ASEAN Summit, where both sides are expected to strengthen economic cooperation through the signing of the Agreement on Reciprocal Trade (ART).

47th ASEAN Summit To Focus On Trade, Economic Security Amid Global Challenges -- Tengku Zafrul

By Harizah Hanim Mohamed

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 22 (Bernama) -- ​Economic cooperation and security will take centre stage as ASEAN leaders gather this week for the 47th ASEAN Summit, which aims to push forward key trade agreements and deepen regional integration amid a challenging global environment.