Trump’s Visit Underscores US-ASEAN Ties — McFeeters

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 26 (Bernama) -- United States (US) President Donald Trump's visit to Malaysia for the 47th ASEAN Summit has been viewed as a strong signal of renewed US engagement with the regional bloc, underscoring Washington’s commitment to strengthening both bilateral and multilateral ties in Southeast Asia.

Trump’s Visit To ASEAN Summit Sends Positive Signal To Investors - MITI

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 25 (Bernama) -- The visit of United States (US) President Donald Trump to the 47th ASEAN Summit at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre sends a positive signal to investors that the US continues to regard its relationship with ASEAN as important.

FBM KLCI Likely To Maintain Mildly Positive Momentum Next Week

By Siti Noor Afera Abu

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 25 (Bernama) -- The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) is expected to maintain a mildly positive bias next week, supported by sustained buying interest above the 1,600 psychological level.

Malaysia-US Tariff Deal In Final Stage Of Negotiations -- Tengku Zafrul

By Zufazlin Baharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 24 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is in the final stage of tariff negotiations with the United States (US) and hopes to conclude the deal on Sunday at the 47th ASEAN Summit, said Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.

Singapore To Explore Collaboration With Malaysia, Indonesia To Boost Economic Zones -- Singapore DPM Gan

By Siti Radziah Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 24 (Bernama) -- Singapore is exploring a tripartite collaboration with Malaysia and Indonesia to attract investors and businesses to the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) as well as Batam, Bintan and Karimun (BBK) Islands. 

Bioeconomy Corporation Targets Over RM300 Million Investment In Sarawak

KUCHING, Oct 23 (Bernama) -- Malaysia Bioeconomy Development Corporation (Bioeconomy Corporation) aims to attract more than RM300 million in potential investments through the National Bioeconomy (NBiO) Showcase, held alongside the Sarawak International Digital Economy Conference (IDEC) 2025 here.

ASEAN Summit To Pave Way For Closer Ties With CPTPP Members Ahead Of November Dialogue

By Zufazlin Baharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 23 (Bernama) -- The 47th ASEAN Summit is expected to pave the way for deeper engagement between ASEAN and members of the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) ahead of the formal ASEAN and CPTPP dialogue on Nov 20, 2025.

Semiconductor Tariffs, Trade, Security Expected To Be Discussed During Trump’s Visit -- Kagan

By Niam Seet Wei

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 23 (Bernama) -- Semiconductor tariffs, trade, investments, security and stability in the region are topics expected to be discussed during United States (US) President Donald Trump’s visit here, according to US Ambassador to Malaysia Edgard D. Kagan.

SAMENTA Urges ASEAN To Deepen Intra-Regional Trade Through Collaboration

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 23 (Bernama) -- The Small and Medium Enterprises Association Malaysia (SAMENTA) has urged ASEAN leaders to deepen intra-ASEAN trade through collaboration rather than competition, noting that trade within the bloc remained around 20 per cent for more than a decade.

ATIGA To Hasten Region’s Emergence As Unified Growth Engine, Raise ASEAN's Bargaining Power - Economist

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 23 (Bernama) -- The upgraded ASEAN Trade in Goods Agreement (ATIGA) will further accelerate Southeast Asia’s emergence as a self-reliant and unified growth engine able to stave off headwinds from economic superpower rivalry, an economist said.

Tariffs, Rare Earths To Dominate Trump’s ASEAN Summit Visit -- Economist

By Niam Seet Wei

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 23 (Bernama) -- Tariffs, rare earths and other critical minerals are expected to be among the key topics discussed during United States (US) President Donald Trump’s upcoming visit to the 47th ASEAN Summit here, said economist Dr Goh Lim Thye.

PM Anwar, Modi To Strengthen Malaysia-India Bilateral Relations To Strategic Level

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 23 (Bernama) -- Malaysia and India intend to strengthen the Putrajaya-New Delhi bilateral relationship to a more strategic and comprehensive level, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.