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ASEAN 2025

ADB To Mobilise US30 Bln By 2030 To Support ASEAN Countries

KUALA LUMPUR, May 8 (Bernama) -- The Asian Development Bank (ADB) today will mobilise US$30 billion (US$1 = RM3.91) by 2030 to help ASEAN nations advance long-term development priorities and withstand external shocks.

ASEAN Targets Intra-regional Trade To Reach 30 Pct By 2030 - Mohamad Hasan

From Linda Khoo

CEBU, May 8 (Bernama) -- ASEAN is committed to strengthening intra-regional trade, including increasing intra-member trade to at least 30 per cent by 2030.

Crossing Borders: Malaysian Startups Eye Bigger ASEAN Market

By Nik Nurfaqih Nik Wil

JAKARTA, May 7 (Bernama) -- For many Malaysian startups, expanding beyond domestic borders often comes with familiar challenges -- limited regional networks, unfamiliar regulations and difficulty accessing investors outside Malaysia.

Malaysia Not Selling Oil To ASEAN Members As It Still Imports 400,000 Barrels Daily -- Johari

From Niam Seet Wei

CEBU (Philippines), May 7 (Bernama) -- Malaysia does not sell oil to other ASEAN member states as the country is still importing about 400,000 barrels of crude oil per day, said Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani.

ASEAN May Involve Private Sector In Oil Stockpiling Framework -- Johari Ghani

From Niam Seet Wei

CEBU (Philippines) May 7 (Bernama) -- ASEAN may consider bringing in the private sector to help realise the newly-mooted oil stockpiling framework aimed at strengthening the region’s long-term energy security and preparedness.

ASEAN Needs Practical Oil Stockpiling Framework -- Johari Ghani

CEBU (Phillippines), May 7 (Bernama) -- ASEAN needs to work towards a practical framework for oil stockpiling to enhance the region’s long-term energy security and preparedness, said Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani.

Domestic Demand Cushions Malaysia's Economy Amid Global Conflict, Says Economist

KUALA LUMPUR, May 6 (Bernama) -- Domestic demand remains a key buffer for Malaysia's economy amid the ongoing conflict in West Asia, said Affin Group chief economist Alan Tan. 

ASEAN Eyes Long-Term Energy Security Solutions, DEFA Signing

From Niam Seet Wei

CEBU (Philippines), May 6 (Bernama) -- ASEAN is looking at medium- and long-term solutions to strengthen the region’s energy security and resilience amid global uncertainties, said the Philippine Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Undersecretary Allan Gepty.

MIMOS Forges Partnership With Universiti Brunei Darussalam To Advance Deep-Tech Agenda

KUALA LUMPUR, May 5 (Bernama) -- MIMOS International Venture Sdn Bhd (MIVSB) has formalised a strategic partnership with Universiti Brunei Darussalam (UBD) to advance Malaysia’s deep-tech agenda and accelerate regional commercialisation.

Understanding Supply Chain Shocks Amid Hormuz Disruptions is ASEAN's Key Challenge

KUALA LUMPUR, April 29 (Bernama) -- Understanding how global energy shocks transmit through production and supply chain networks is the key policy challenge for ASEAN economies, particularly in the wake of disruptions linked to the Iran-Strait of Hormuz.

Energy Transition Accelerates As Trillions In Investments Fuel Global Shift

KUALA LUMPUR, April 29 (Bernama) -- Energy transition efforts worldwide continue to gain momentum, despite an increasingly complex geopolitical landscape, with investment estimated to have reached US$3.3 trillion (US$1 = RM3.95) last year.

Malakoff Unit Issues RM450 Million SRI Sukuk Murabahah

KUALA LUMPUR, April 28 (Bernama) -- Malakoff Corporation Bhd’s wholly-owned subsidiary, Malakoff Power Bhd (MPower), has issued a RM450 million sustainable and responsible investment (SRI) Sukuk Murabahah under its RM1.2 billion Islamic Medium-Term Notes Programme (IMTN Programme).