ASEAN Summit To Potentially Unlock RM300 Bln FDIs For Malaysia - Juwai IQI

KUALA LUMPUR, May 22 (Bernama) -- The ASEAN Summit will be a platform to integrate regional economies and promote trade through potential agreements with an estimated RM300 billion in foreign direct investment (FDI) in the next five years, according to Juwai IQI.

ASEAN Summit Key To Timor-Leste's Full Membership Roadmap, Oman's Exploration Of Cooperation

By Amanina Mohamad Yusof and Mohd Ashraf Shafiq Mazlan

SEPANG, May 22 (Bernama) -- As the ASEAN Summit set to begin next Monday, Timor-Leste has expressed its appreciation for the opportunity to learn and deepen its integration into the regional bloc, describing the upcoming summit as a vital platform to deepen its understanding of ASEAN processes and fulfil its ASEAN membership roadmap.

Malaysia’s Leadership Sought To Spearhead ASEAN Semiconductor Industry Alliance

By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, May 22 (Bernama) -- Semiconductor industries within Southeast Asia must join forces to compete as a united bloc to elevate ASEAN’s collective role in the global semiconductor value chain.

China, ASEAN Conclude Negotiations On CAFTA 3.0 - Ministry Of Commerce 

From Kisho Kumari Sucedaram

BEIJING, May 22 (Bernama) -- China and ASEAN have officially concluded negotiations on Version 3.0 of the China-ASEAN Free Trade Area (CAFTA), according to the Ministry of Commerce in China. 

Malaysia To Lead Regional Grid Integration Starting With Vietnam-Singapore Link — Anwar

PUTRAJAYA, May 21 (Bernama) -- Malaysia will spearhead the first phase of an ambitious regional power grid integration plan, beginning with an economically viable connection between Vietnam, northern Malaysia and Singapore, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

Anwar Outlines Bold ASEAN Vision With Economic Integration, Regional Power Grid Initiative

PUTRAJAYA, May 21 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today outlined a bold strategic vision for ASEAN’s next phase of growth, emphasising stronger economic integration, trade expansion and cross-border energy connectivity as key pillars under Malaysia’s ASEAN chairmanship this year.

Finland Eyes Deeper Trade Ties With Malaysia, Pushes For EU-Malaysia FTA

By Zufazlin Baharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, May 21 (Bernama) -- Finland aims to deepen economic ties with Malaysia, focusing on the circular economy, smart and sustainable energy solutions, digitalisation, and semiconductors to boost trade and investment in the region.

Petronas To Continue Its Function, Activities In Line With Petroleum Development Act 1974

PUTRAJAYA, May 21 (Bernama) -- Petroliam Nasional Bhd (Petronas) will continue to fulfil its function, activities, responsibilities and obligations as mandated under the Petroleum Development Act 1974 (PDA 1974) and related regulations.

Putrajaya, Sarawak Sign Joint Declaration On Petronas, Petros

PUTRAJAYA, May 21 (Bernama) -- The Federal Government and Sarawak have signed a joint declaration, reaching an understanding on matters involving Petroliam Nasional Bhd (Petronas) and Petroleum Sarawak Bhd (Petros).

Airbus Extends Contract With Mindef On Access To X-Band Satellite Services

LANGKAWI, May 21 (Bernama) -- Airbus Defence and Space (Airbus) has signed a contract with the Ministry of Defence (Mindef) to extend the Malaysian Armed Forces’ (MAF) access to X-band satellite services, reaffirming its longstanding support to Malaysia’s defence communications infrastructure.

China Backs ASEAN-GCC-China Summit, Sees Malaysia As Key Regional Partner

By Kisho Kumari Sucedaram

BEIJING, May 21 (Bernama) -- China has expressed strong support for the upcoming ASEAN-GCC-China Summit, underscoring the importance of enhanced cooperation among Southeast Asia, the oil-ric

Petros, CJI Ink Deal On Kuching Low-carbon Hub Development

KUCHING, May 20 (Bernama) -- Petroleum Sarawak Bhd (Petros) and China Jiangsu International Group (CJI) have signed a strategic cooperation agreement to realise Sarawak’s low-carbon vision.