Rubber Market Reverses Gains, Tracks Regional Losses

By Siti Noor Afera Abu

KUALA LUMPUR, May 28 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian rubber market snapped previous gains to close lower, following losses in regional rubber futures markets.

ASEAN-GCC-China Summit Reflects Success In Reshaping Cooperation Amid Multipolar World

KUALA LUMPUR, May 27 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim described the  organisation of the ASEAN-Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC)-China Summit, which will take place for the first time today, as a success in reshaping the cooperation framework in line with the realities of today's multipolar world.

ASEAN Adopts Ambitious Economic Plan To Make Next Leap, Renews Quest For A Single Market

A Commentary By M.Saraswathi

KUALA LUMPUR, May 26 (Bernama) -- The leaders of Southeast Asia’s 10-member grouping have adopted an ambitious new economic strategy that envisions a developed ASEAN as the epicentre of growth in the larger Asia-Pacific region, elevating its stature to emerge as the world’s fourth-largest economy.

Asia Digital Engineering Secures Maintenance, Repair Certifications From FAA, EASA

KUALA LUMPUR, May 26 (Bernama) -- Asia Digital Engineering Sdn Bhd (ADE), the maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) arm of Capital A Bhd, has been awarded certifications from the United States Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA).

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.

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.

PM Anwar: Malaysian Banks’ Presence In Laos Reflects Strong Investor Confidence

KUALA LUMPUR, May 25 (Bernama) -- The presence of four major Malaysian banks in the Lao People’s Democratic Republic (Lao PDR) reflects strong investor confidence in the country’s political stability and attractive policies, particularly the way the central bank manages its financial institutions, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

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.

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).

ASEAN Economic Ministers Convene With 11 Key Agendas, Call for Deeper Cooperation - Tengku Zafrul

By Anas Abu Hassan

KUALA LUMPUR, May 25 (Bernama) -- The 25th ASEAN Economic Community Council (AECC) meeting convened today on the sidelines of the 46th ASEAN Summit with 11 agendas up for discussion among the bloc’s state representatives, with talks focused on deeper cooperation. 

US Tariffs Could Cost Malaysia Up To 4 Pct Of Solar Panel Export Value

KUALA LUMPUR, May 25 (Bernama) --  Malaysia could lose up to four per cent of the export value of its solar panels if the United States (US) proceeds with its proposed tariffs on solar panel product imports, according to industry observers.