Accountants Play Critical Role In Improving Companies Sustainablity Practices — Amir Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, May 26 (Bernama) — Accountants play a critical role in guiding companies to improve their sustainability practices, particularly in governance by ensuring high-quality, reliable disclosures are aligned with international standards, said Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan.

ASEAN Must Unlock Geo-Economic Potential To Narrow GDP Gap With Global Blocs - NCCIM

By V. Sankara

KUALA LUMPUR, May 26 (Bernama) -- ASEAN must capitalise on strategic initiatives such as the ASEAN Geo-economics Task Force and the Digital Economy Framework Agreement (DEFA) to narrow its economic gap with major global blocs like the European Union. 

Malaysia’s Leading Index Rises 0.6 Pct In March, Signalling Continued Growth - MIDF

KUALA LUMPUR, May 26 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s economy is expected to maintain its growth trajectory, albeit at a more moderate pace, supported by solid economic fundamentals, said MIDF Amanah Investment Bank Bhd.

Malaysia Strategically Positioned To Drive Cross-Regional Trade, Enhance Supply Chains With ASEAN-GCC-China Economic Scale

KUALA LUMPUR, May 26 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is in a strategic position to drive cross-regional trade, strengthen regional supply chains, and advance sustainable infrastructure development, taking into account the enormous combined economic scale of ASEAN, the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), and China. 

Malaysia, Laos Forge Strategic Rail-Sea Trade Link

PUTRAJAYA, May 25 (Bernama) -- Laos and Malaysia have established a partnership to boost cross-border trade via rail and sea with the exchange of a Memorandum of Cooperation (MoC) between Penang Port Sdn Bhd (PPSB) and Thanaleng Dry Port (TDP) here today.

Upgraded ATIGA Would Further Boost Southeast Asia’s Intra Trade - Tengku Zafrul

By Karina Imran

KUALA LUMPUR, May 25 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is hopeful the upgraded ASEAN Trade in Goods Agreement (ATIGA) will help to liberalise further the region’s financial services sector, Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz said.

ASEAN Economic Ministers Concerned About Slow Progress Of ASEAN-India FTA Talks - Tengku Zafrul

By Anas Abu Hassan

KUALA LUMPUR, May 25 (Bernama) -- ASEAN Economic Ministers have raised concern over the slow progress of the bloc’s free trade agreement (FTA) talks with India, according to Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.

ASEAN Economy To Expand at 4.7 Pct In 2025 - Tengku Zafrul

By Anas Abu Hassan

KUALA LUMPUR, May 25 (Bernama) -- The collective ASEAN gross domestic product (GDP) is projected to grow at 4.7 per cent in 2025 as compared to 4.2 per cent last year, said Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.

AEC Blueprint Makes Significant Stride With Implementation Rate At A Commendable 97 Pct - Tengku Zafrul

KUALA LUMPUR, May 25 (Bernama) -- The ASEAN Economic Community (AEC) Blueprint 2025’s implementation rate stands at a commendable 97 per cent, comprising 75 per cent completed measures and 22 per cent currently in progress, said Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Zafrul Abdul Aziz.

ASEAN Wraps Up Trade Upgrade Negotiations With China And Within Bloc To Boost Growth

KUALA LUMPUR, May 25 (Bernama) -- ASEAN Economic Ministers have concluded negotiations for the ASEAN-China Free Trade Area (ACFTA) 3.0 upgrade alongside the completion of the upgraded ASEAN Trade in Goods Agreement (ATIGA), a major step forward for deeper economic integration and growth.

Sabah's Strategic Ascent: Becoming A Beacon Of Economic Power, Sustainable Growth

By Siti Radziah Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, May 25 (Bernama) -- Amid global economic shifts, Sabah is making deliberate, calculated moves to position itself not just as a regional player, but as a formidable force in global trade and sustainability.

ASEAN Senior Economic Officials Discuss AEC Blueprint 2025 Outcome, Look At Plan For Next 5 Years

KUALA LUMPUR, May 24 (Bernama) -- Progress and outcome of initiatives in the ASEAN Economic Community (AEC) Blueprint 2025 were among the main discussion points during the Preparatory Senior Economic Officials (Prep-SEOM) Meeting for the 25th ASEAN Economic Community Council (AECC).