Priority Economic Deliverables Hallmark Of Malaysia's Leadership As ASEAN Chair 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 20 (Bernama) – Malaysia can hold its head high as its chairmanship of ASEAN 2025 draws to a close this year for having set in motion initiatives to drive regional integration, engage more with dialogue partners and fortify the grouping’s economic pillar.

ASEAN Must Boost Interdependence, Trade, Investments For Long-term Economic Survival

By Mikhail Raj Abdullah

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 23 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's role as the chair of ASEAN in promoting trade and investment in Southeast Asia, as well as deepening integration through greater interdependence, is crucial for its long-term economic survival amid the uncertainties of the international marketplace.

ASEAN, Dialogue Partners Reaffirm Support For Rules-Based Multilateral Trading System - MITI

KUALA LUMPUR, May 20 (Bernama) – The ASEAN Economic Ministers’ (AEM) consultations with China, Australia, New Zealand (NZ) and Japan have separately reaffirmed commitment to a rules-based multilateral trading system, with the World Trade Organisation at its core.

ASEAN Economic Ministers Achieve Key Milestone By Endorsing Priority Economic Deliverables

By Niam Seet Wei, Norsyafawati Ab Wahab, Mohd Khairi Idham Amran, Ahmad Erwan Othman and Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KOTA TINGGI, March 1 (Bernama) -- The 31st ASEAN Economic Ministers' (AEM) Retreat, which ended Friday at One&Only Desaru Coast resort near here, achieved a significant milestone by endorsing a slew of economic initiatives, including all 18 Priority Economic Deliveràbles (PEDS) which are key towards achieving the ambitious ASEAN Economic Community.

Timor-Leste Will Be 'Very Good New Member' Of ASEAN -- MITI Sec-Gen

By Mohd Khairi Idham Amran and Norsyafawati Ab Wahab

KOTA TINGGI, Feb 25 (Bernama) -- As Malaysia takes on the ASEAN chairmanship in 2025, it is confident that Timor-Leste will be a "very good new member" to the regional bloc, said the secretary-general of the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) Datuk Hairil Yahri Yaacob.

ASEAN Economic Ministers' Retreat To Discuss Current Geopolitical Challenges Among Others - Tengku Zafrul

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 24 (Bernama) -- The hosting of the upcoming 31st ASEAN Economic Ministers' Retreat on Feb 28 in Desaru, Johor will discuss various vital matters for ASEAN's economic integration, particularly under the theme of inclusivity and sustainability. 

PETRA To Drive Energy Agenda During ASEAN Chairmanship, Bridging Boundaries And Building Prosperity

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 24 (Bernama) -- The Energy Transition and Water Transformation Ministry (PETRA) has unveiled the theme for the 2025 ASEAN energy sector meetings “‘Powering ASEAN: Bridging Boundaries, Building Prosperity”.

CIDB Calls On Construction Sector To Focus On Sustainable Method

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 23 (Bernama) -- The construction sector has been urged to focus on sustainable methods, energy-efficient designs and the use of green materials to ensure that the industry thrives economically and contributes positively to the environment and society.

Several ASEAN Countries Also Interested In Joining BRICS -- PM Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 15 (Bernama) -- Several ASEAN countries have shown interest in joining the BRICS grouping after Malaysia expressed its intention to be part of the economic bloc, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.