Malaysia Formulating Blue Economy Blueprint Under 13th Malaysia Plan - Hanifah Hajar

KOTA KINABALU, Sept 29 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is formulating the Malaysia Blue Economy Blueprint, a comprehensive framework to harmonise policies, strategies and investments across sectors linked to oceans and coasts.

Balanced AITIGA Shows ASEAN's Good Faith, Determination To Work With India - Tengku Zafrul

By Siti Noor Afera Abu

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 26 (Bernama) -- ASEAN has put forward a balanced package of the ASEAN-India Trade in Goods Agreement (AITIGA) in good faith, underscoring its determination to work with India despite various challenges and criticisms, said Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.

East Asia Countries Propose Initiatives For Economic Prosperity 

By Siti Noor Afera Abu

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 25 (Bernama) -- East Asia Participating Countries (EPCs) are proposing initiatives to maintain the region’s economic prosperity, amid global uncertainties, said Australia's Trade and Tourism Minister Don Farrell.

Saudi Healthcare Leader Calls For Global Shift: Treat Health As Investment, Not Expense

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 25 (Bernama) -- Healthcare must be recognised as the world’s most strategic investment in security, prosperity, and resilience—not as a financial burden.

Malaysia, ASEAN Reaffirm Multilateral Trade Commitment, Seek Stronger EU Ties

By Karina Imran

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 25 (Bernama) -- Malaysia and ASEAN reaffirm their commitment to multilateralism and rule-based trade, highlighting stronger European Union (EU) cooperation to foster global prosperity.

25th ASEAN Energy Business Forum: Vital Platform For Energy Transition

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 24 (Bernama) -- The 25th ASEAN Energy Business Forum (AEBF-25) will take place from Oct 15–17, 2025, at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre.

Deeper Ties Via AANZFTA, RCEP Enhances ASEAN’s Role As Investment Magnet

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 24 (Bernama) -- Deepening Closer Economic Relations (CER) between ASEAN, Australia, and New Zealand through frameworks such as the ASEAN-Australia-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement (AANZFTA) and the broader Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) is creating regulatory certainty, trade predictability and foreign direct investment (FDI) magnetism. 

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.

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). 

Findings, Recommendations From ASEAN Geoeconomic Task Force To Be Presented Ahead Of 47th ASEAN Summit

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 22 (Bernama) -- The findings and recommendations of the ASEAN Geoeconomics Task Force (AGTF) will be presented and deliberated collectively during a proposed joint session of the ASEAN Foreign Ministers and ASEAN Economic Ministers (AEM) prior to the 47th ASEAN Summit this October.

ASEAN-Korea Ties Must Protect Regional Autonomy, Focus On Strategic Digital Resilience — Analyst

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 22 (Bernama) --  Southeast Asian economies and South Korea (ROK) must move their partnership beyond traditional economic indicators and focus on long-term strategic autonomy and digital resilience.

MIHAS 2025 Set To Achieve RM4.5 Bln Sales Target — MATRADE

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 19 (Bernama) -- The Malaysia International Halal Showcase (MIHAS) 2025 is set to achieve its RM4.5 billion sales target, based on the preliminary results from its flagship International Sourcing Programme (INSP), according to the Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE).