RCEP Plans 2027 Review To Keep Agreement Relevant

By Nor Baizura Basri

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 25 (Bernama) -- The Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) member states are working towards a 2027 general review of the agreement to ensure that the partnership remains relevant amidst a changing economic landscape.

SME Venture@ASEAN 2025: Vital Platform For SMEs Expansion

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 25 (Bernama) -- SME Venture@ASEAN 2025 will take place from Oct 16-18, 2025 at Malaysia International Trade and Exhibition Centre (MITEC).

J-FEC, Sanrio Launch 'Hello Kitty Japanese Fruit Hunt' To Promote Japan-Grown Produce

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 25 (Bernama) -- The Japan Fruit and Vegetables Export Promotion Council (J-FEC) is teaming up with Sanrio Co Ltd and its character Hello Kitty to launch the interactive digital campaign “Hello Kitty Japanese Fruit Hunt”.

Australia Eyes Stronger Trade, Investment Ties With ASEAN, Malaysia 

By Rosemarie Khoo Mohd Sani

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 24 (Bernama) -- Australia is stepping up efforts to deepen its economic and trade linkages with Southeast Asia, with Malaysia playing a pivotal role in the push, said Australia's Trade and Tourism Minister Don Farrell.

ASEAN To Ink Upgraded ACFTA 3.0 Agreement In October -- Tengku Zafrul

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 24 (Bernama) -- ASEAN member countries have jointly agreed to sign the ASEAN-China Free Trade Area (ACFTA) 3.0 upgraded agreement at the ASEAN Summit next month, said Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz. 

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.

Trade Relations And Collaboration With New Economies Are Among Key Remedies

By Anas Abu Hassan

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 23 (Bernama) -- A remedy to the changing geopolitical and global trade winds is to deepen trade relations with new economies while exploring collaboration with new trading blocs.

Malaysia To Host AIFTIS 2025 To Boost Services Productivity, Cut Trade Deficit

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 23 (Bernama) - Malaysia is poised to play a key role in transforming the services sector within the region by hosting the inaugural ASEAN International Fair for Trade in Services (AIFTIS) on Nov 17-18, 2025.

ASEAN To Uphold Rules-based Trade, Build Stronger Global Partnerships - Tengku Zafrul

By Siti Noor Afera Abu

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 23 (Bernama) -- ASEAN will continue to build bridges, not walls, with key trading partners, by remaining committed to a rules-based multilateral trading system under the World Trade Organisation (WTO), said Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.

AFAC Sends Powerful Signal To Global Community On ASEAN's Integrity - Tengku Zafrul

By Anas Abu Hassan

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 23 (Bernama) -- The signing of the ASEAN Framework Agreement on Competition (AFAC) sends a powerful message to the global community that the grouping is fully committed to fairness, transparency and integrity in its markets, said Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.

Bursa Malaysia Opens Higher On Wall Street Gains

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 23 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia rose at the open on Tuesday, tracking Wall Street gains after Nvidia Corp announced a partnership with OpenAI and pledged up to US$100 billion in investment.

Budget 2026 To Focus On Investments, Automation, Better Jobs - Liew

ISKANDAR PUTERI, Sept 20 (Bernama) -- Budget 2026 is expected to include policies aimed at boosting investment inflows, upgrading automation and digitalisation, and increasing the number of lucrative jobs for Malaysians.