ASEAN 2025

China Urges ASEAN To Priortise Manufacturing For Global Competitiveness

BEIJING, Nov 15 (Bernama) -- ASEAN countries should pay more attention to the manufacturing sector to improve competitiveness in the global market, said Prof Xu Jie of the Department of Economics at the CPC Central Party School (Chinese Academy of Governance).

Malaysia Combines Policy, Investment & Human Capital To Power Southeast Asia’s Energy Future - SEDA

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 15 (Bernama) -- Malaysia aims to lead the development of a secure, affordable, and low-carbon energy system in Southeast Asia (SEA) by combining stable policies with investable projects, modern infrastructure, and skilled human capital.

MITI Hopes Successor Will Continue Tengku Zafrul’s Leadership Legacy

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 14 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) hopes that whoever succeeds Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz after his tenure as the agency’s minister ends on Dec 2, 2025, will continue the good work carried out under his leadership.

Streamline Food Regulations To Boost Intra-ASEAN MSME Trade - IDEAS

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 14 (Bernama) -- ASEAN must step up efforts to streamline food regulations and reduce regulatory complexity to help micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) participate effectively in regional trade, according to the Institute for Democracy and Economic Affairs (IDEAS).

Hong Leong Bank Expects Ringgit To Have Enough Legs To Continue Uptrend

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 12 (Bernama) -- Hong Leong Bank Bhd (HLB) believes the ringgit has sufficient fundamental strength to continue its uptrend after the local note opened at 4.12 against the US dollar on Wednesday, its strongest level since Sept 30, 2024. 

Timor-Leste Eyes ASEAN Partners For Greater Sunrise Project

By Muhammad Fawwaz Thaqif Nor Afandi

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 12 (Bernama) -- Timor-Leste has invited ASEAN investors to participate in the development of the Greater Sunrise gas field project, which is expected to open new investment opportunities and strengthen local industry participation, said its Ambassador to Malaysia, Lisualdo Gaspar.

Transport Expo 2025 To Attract Investments And Boost Green Digital Cooperation -- Hasbi

SEPANG, Nov 11 (Bernama) -- Transport Expo Asia (TXA) 2025 will serve as a strategic platform to attract foreign investment and strengthen international collaboration in the green and digital transport sectors, according to the Transport Ministry.

KL Peace Accord: Paving The Way For ASEAN Stability, Economic Reconnection -- Analyst

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 10 (Bernama) -- The success of the KL Peace Accord between Cambodia and Thailand marked a significant step for regional security and economic reconnection in Southeast Asia.

AITIGA Upgrade, Semiconductor Collaboration To Drive ASEAN-India Economic Ties -- Analyst

By Zufazlin Baharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 9 (Bernama) -- The upcoming upgrade of the ASEAN-India Trade in Goods Agreement (AITIGA) and expanding semiconductor collaboration with India are expected to shape the next phase of ASEAN-India economic ties, an analyst said.

TNB Takes Multi-Pronged Approach Towards Renewable Energy

By M. Saraswathi

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 9 (Bernama) -- Tenaga Nasional Bhd (TNB) is intensifying its sustainability journey under its Net Zero 2050 plan, spearheading renewable initiatives including hybrid hydro-floating solar projects, hydrogen partnerships, and a flexible cross-border grid for renewable integration. 

BNM Offers Limited-edition Coins To Commemorate ASEAN-Malaysia Chairmanship 2025, DOSM’s 75th Anniversary

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 7 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) has announced the issuance of two limited-edition commemorative coins to mark the ASEAN-Malaysia Chairmanship 2025 (ASEAN25) and 75th anniversary of the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM75).  

Westports, Maybank Islamic Eye China’s Growing Halal Market Worth US$217 Bln

From Amanina Mohamad Yusof

SHANGHAI, Nov 7 (Bernama) -- As Malaysia seeks a stronger role in global halal logistics, major port operator Westports Holdings Bhd is positioning itself to capitalise on China’s rapidly growing halal food and beverage market, projected to reach US$217.10 billion by 2034.(US$1 = RM4.18).