Anwar’s Visits To Italy, France, Brazil To Strengthen Investment, Trade Prospects

By Rosemarie Khoo Mohd Sani and Mikhail Raj Abdullah 

KUALA LUMPUR, July 8 (Bernama) -- Malaysia stands to gain immensely from Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s official visits to Italy, France and Brazil, not only in attracting potential investments, but also in expanding export markets as protectionist tendencies from American tariffs threaten to shutter global trade.

Visits To Italy, France And Brazil Achieved Key Objectives, Says PM Anwar

RIO DE JANEIRO, July 8 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said Monday that his official visits to Italy, France and Brazil have successfully met their intended objectives.

PM Anwar Meets Top Officials From Shanghai-Based New Development Bank, Eyes Possible Membership

From Arul Rajoo Durar Raj

RIO DE JANEIRO, July 6 (Bernama) -- Malaysia will conduct a comprehensive review of potential membership in the New Development Bank (NDB), taking into account various aspects, including the required commitments and the effectiveness of participation in the institution, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

Trump’s Tariff Blitz And The Global Institutional Earthquake: ASEAN’s Strategic Moment Against Economic Coercion

By CW Sim 

KUALA LUMPUR, April 3 (Bernama) -- On April 3, 2025, President Donald Trump declared “America’s Liberation Day” from the White House Rose Garden and signed an executive order launching a sweeping global tariff regime.

No Proposal For Malaysia To Join New Development Bank So Far -- MITI

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 5 (Bernama) -- There has been no proposal so far for Malaysia to join the New Development Bank (NDB), according to the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI).

Malaysia’s BRICS Membership Could Boost Trade, Global Influence - Academicians

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 28 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s inclusion as a partner country in the BRICS alliance could facilitate stronger economic ties with countries like China and India, both of which are already major trading partners.

Malaysia Positioned As Bridge Between BRICS And Asean For Driving Collaboration

By Abdul Hamid A. Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 25 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s official admission as a BRICS partner country, along with its role as ASEAN chairman in 2025, positions the nation as a bridge in advocating for regional economic resilience and collaboration between the two blocs.