ASEAN Patents Surges 70 Pct, Signalling Innovation Boom - Kao

By Maizatul Jamny Muhammad Rosli

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 24 (Bernama) -- Patent filings in ASEAN have surged by 70 per cent over the past decade, underscoring rapid growth in intellectual property (IP), driven by the significant rise in innovations among member states.

From ASEAN To Anfield: Tengku Zafrul, Sami Hyypiä Share Light Moment

By Ahmad Erwan Othman

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 23 (Bernama) -- The ASEAN Business Advisory Council (ASEAN-BAC) dinner brought together Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Tengku Abdul Aziz and Liverpool FC legend Sami Hyypiä, marking a unique convergence of economics and sports diplomacy.

AFAC Sends Powerful Signal To Global Community On ASEAN's Integrity - Tengku Zafrul

By Anas Abu Hassan

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 23 (Bernama) -- The signing of the ASEAN Framework Agreement on Competition (AFAC) sends a powerful message to the global community that the grouping is fully committed to fairness, transparency and integrity in its markets, said Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.

ASEAN Economic Ministers Meet To Review Priority Economic Deliverables, Boost Regional Integration

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 23 (Bernama) – The 57th ASEAN Economic Ministers’ (AEM) meeting is set to review the Priority Economic Deliverables (PEDs) and deliberate on advancing regional integration as the region continues to navigate an uncertain global economy.

Preparatory Senior Economic Officials Meet Sets Agenda To Strengthen Resilience

By Karina Imran

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 22 (Bernama) -- The Preparatory Senior Economic Officials’ meeting (Prep-SEOM) has concluded, setting the agenda to deliberate on strengthening regional economic resilience and adopting forward-looking strategies by the bloc's 10-member countries’ ministers.

15 Of 18 ASEAN Economic Initiatives Expected To Meet Targets By October

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 22 (Bernama) — Malaysia is confident that it will be able to achieve 15 of the 18 Priority Economic Deliverables (PED) in time for the 47th ASEAN Summit next month.

Prep-SEOM To Review Key Economic Issues Ahead Of AEM

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 22 (Bernama) --  Priority economic deliverables under Malaysia’s ASEAN chairmanship, as well as forward-looking strategies to navigate shifts in the geopolitical and global trade environment, are among issues to be deliberated by senior economic officials today. 

Malaysia Agrees To Exempt Some Palestinian Food Products From Duties -- Tengku Zafrul

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 19 (Bernama) -- Malaysia has agreed in principle to exempt some Palestinian agricultural and food products from customs duties, the Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz said.

MITI To Commence FTA Talks With GCC By The End Of The Year

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 17 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) will commence the first round of free trade agreement (FTA) negotiations with the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries in December, said MITI secretary-general  Datuk Hairil Yahri Yaacob today. 

Dr Indra Singawinata Starts Second Term As APO Secretary-General, Sets Bold Agenda

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 18 (Bernama) -- The Asian Productivity Organization (APO) has announced the reappointment of Dr Indra Pradana Singawinata as its 13th Secretary‑General, effective Sept 16.

Malaysia Showcases Energy Transition, Water Transformation And Climate Action At Expo 2025 Osaka

PUTRAJAYA, Sept 9 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is highlighting its strong commitment to sustainability and climate action at Expo 2025 Osaka through the Week 22 programme at the Malaysia Pavilion, which runs from Sept 8 to 14.

SARA Boosts Domestic Economy, A Boon For Small Retailers -- MoF

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 4 (Bernama) -- The implementation of the Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) will not only ease people’s burden, but will also be a catalyst for domestic economic activity with benefits flowing to small retailers and local suppliers.