World Bank Expects Global Growth Outlook At 2.3 Pct In 2025, Slowest Since 2008

KUALA LUMPUR, June 11 (Bernama) -- Global growth is expected to weaken to 2.3 per cent in 2025, with deceleration in most economies relative to last year.

Malaysia Brings ASEAN Voice To OECD Meeting In Paris

KUALA LUMPUR, June 5 (Bernama) -- ASEAN, which is chaired by Malaysia this year, has expressed full support for all efforts to strengthen open markets and uphold a rules-based multilateral trading system as the foundation for sustainable and inclusive global growth.

Geopolitical, Economic Risks Cloud Airline Outlook – IATA

KUALA LUMPUR, June 2 (Bernama) -- Ongoing geopolitical and economic uncertainties present the most significant risks to the airline industry outlook, said International Air Transport Association (IATA) director general Willie Walsh.

Malaysia Defends ASEAN Centrality, Pursues Principled Diplomacy -  PM Anwar

SINGAPORE, May 31 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has reiterated that Malaysia, as Chair for ASEAN 2025, is committed to defending ASEAN’s centrality and promoting its active non-alignment.

ASEAN-China-GCC Cooperation Can Reap Huge Economic Benefits -- Tengku Zafrul

KUALA LUMPUR, May 29 (Bernama) -- ASEAN can reap huge economic benefits through deepening ties with China and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), says Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.

ASEAN, GCC And China - A New Power Bloc Of The Global South

From Kisho Kumari Sucedaram

BEIJING, May 27 (Bernama) -- As the global economic uncertainty rages on following the United States’ (US) sweeping tariffs, China sees the inaugural ASEAN-Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC)-China Summit in Kuala Lumpur today not merely as a diplomatic gathering but a pivotal moment in the rise of the Global South. 

ASEAN-China Trade Deal Upgrade To Boost Investment, Trade — ASEAN Sec-gen

By Nurul Hanis Izmir

KUALA LUMPUR, May 25 (Bernama) -- The upgraded ASEAN-China Free Trade Area (CAFTA) 3.0 agreement, set to be signed later this year, marks a key milestone in strengthening trade, investment and connectivity between the two economic powers, ASEAN Secretary-General Dr Kao Kim Hourn said.

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.

Saudi Arabia Launches TOURISE, Global Platform To Redefine Future Of Tourism

KUALA LUMPUR, May 23 (Bernama) -- Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Tourism, Ahmed Al-Khateeb, has officially launched TOURISE, a groundbreaking global platform designed to shape the future of tourism over the next 50 years.

KL Convention Centre Set To Showcase 20-year Summit Expertise For 46th ASEAN Summit

KUALA LUMPUR, May 22 (Bernama) -- The selection of the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre as the official venue for the 46th ASEAN Summit on May 26-27 reaffirms the venue’s 20-year legacy as Malaysia’s trusted stage for large-scale multilateral engagements. 

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. 

US Tariffs: Anwar Urges Reforms, Closer ASEAN And Partner Ties

PUTRAJAYA, May 21 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said Malaysia is prioritising domestic economic reforms before expanding partnerships through ASEAN, key regional players such as China, India and Pakistan, and strengthening ties with the European Union (EU) to address the impact of the United States’ (US) tariff policy changes.