SMEs Advance Further This Year Amid Stable Environment, Consistent Policies And Targeted Support

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 15 (Bernama) -- Small and medium enterprises (SMEs), regarded as the backbone of the economy, progressed further this year, buttressed by a more stable economic environment and a gradual recovery in domestic demand, which boosted sales and business confidence across the sector.

ASEAN's Neutrality Offers Viable Platform For Trade, Investment With Major Economies -- Tengku Zafrul

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 18 (Bernama) -- ASEAN’s neutrality offers a rare, viable platform for trade, technology collaboration and investment with all major economic players, said Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.

Continuity Of Sustainability, Digitalisation Agenda Ensures ASEAN's Growth Resilience - ACCA

By Siti Noor Afera Abu

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 3 (Bernama) -- As Malaysia concludes its ASEAN chairmanship with the 2025 summit, the momentum around sustainability and digitalisation must now translate into long-term action through capacity-building, ethical governance, and shared standards, to ensure the region's growth remains resilient and inclusive.

Malaysia’s Spotlight Moment A Test Of Brand And Balance

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 30 (Bernama) – The 47th ASEAN Summit and related meetings that has just ended in Kuala Lumpur this week offered Malaysia more than just diplomatic theatre. 

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.

Malaysia Poised To Shape Regional AI Policy, Talent Development -- Cognizant

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 24 (Bernama) -- Malaysia can shape regional artificial intelligence (AI) policy and standards to drive cross-border collaboration and talent development across Southeast Asia by leveraging its 2025 ASEAN chairmanship, said Cognizant. 

US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer To Travel To Malaysia, Japan and South Korea

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 24 (Bernama) -- The US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer will travel to Malaysia, Japan, and South Korea, alongside President Donald J. Trump and Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent.

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.

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.

Digital Policy Alignment Crucial To Unlock Next Phase Of ASEAN-S. Korea Growth 

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 22 (Bernama) -- Closer policy alignment between ASEAN and South Korea is key to unlocking the next phase of digital-driven growth in Southeast Asia and foster mutually beneficial economic linkages, a technology research expert said.