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ASEAN 2025

ASEAN Must Strengthen IP Ecosystem To Empower MSMEs - MyIPO Chairman

GEORGE TOWN, Nov 3 (Bernama) -- ASEAN member states must strengthen the region’s intellectual property (IP) ecosystem by fostering awareness and developing procedures that support micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), said Malaysian Intellectual Property Corporation (MyIPO) chairman Riduan Rubin.

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.

APEC Leaders' Commendations Underscore Malaysia's Leadership Capabilities -- PM Anwar

From Nor Baizura Basri

GYEONGJU (South Korea), Oct 31 (Bernama) — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the congratulatory messages from Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) leaders for Malaysia’s successful hosting of the recent 47th ASEAN Summit underscore the country’s ability to lead with wisdom and determination.

ASEAN To Publish Inaugural Geoeconomics Report In November - Liew

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 31 (Bernama) -- The inaugural ASEAN Geoeconomics Report, proposed by Deputy Investment, Trade and Industry Minister LIew Chin Tong, is set for publication in November this year.

USABC Launches 7th Edition Of 'ASEAN Matters For America, America Matters For ASEAN'

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 30 (Bernama) -- The US-ASEAN Business Council (USABC), in collaboration with the East-West Center in Washington and the ISEAS-Yusof Ishak Institute, recently launched the publication of the 7th edition of 'ASEAN Matters for America, America Matters for ASEAN' at the ASEAN Business and Investment Summit (ABIS) in Kuala Lumpur.

PM Anwar Departs For South Korea To Attend APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 30 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has departed for South Korea this Thursday to attend the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Economic Leaders' Meeting.

AIIB, Four Local Banks To Mobilise Up To US$6 Bln For ASEAN Infrastructure Projects

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 30 (Bernama) -- The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) has inked cooperation agreements with four local banks to mobilise up to US$6 billion (US$1=RM4.1835) for sustainable and technology-enabled infrastructure projects across the ASEAN region. 

MATRADE-SME Corp's GoASEAN Bizmatch Insp Records RM150.37 Mln In Export Sales

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 30 (Bernama) -- The Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE), in collaboration with SME Corporation Malaysia (SME Corp Malaysia), recorded RM150.37 million in export sales through its International Sourcing Programme (INSP) recently.

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. 

US-ASEAN Business Council Strengthens Ties With ASEAN Through Innovation Showcase

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 28 (Bernama) -- The US-ASEAN Business Council (USABC), in partnership with the ASEAN Committee on Science, Technology and Innovation (COSTI), recently hosted the USABC Innovation Showcase on the sidelines of the 88th COSTI Meeting in Bangkok, Thailand.

Malaysia, Singapore SME Ties Among Most Dynamic In ASEAN -- SBF

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

SINGAPORE, Oct 28 (Bernama) -- Malaysia and Singapore share one of the most dynamic and mutually reinforcing economic relationships in ASEAN, particularly among small and medium enterprises (SMEs), which form the backbone of both economies, said the Singapore Business Federation (SBF).

Trump Visit, Trade Deal To Boost Malaysia’s GDP Growth -- Analyst

By Engku Shariful Azni Engku Ab Latif

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 28 (Bernama) -- US President Donald Trump’s visit to Malaysia during the ASEAN Summit and the Agreement on Reciprocal Trade (ART) signed between Malaysia and the United States (US) on Sunday has the potential to lift Malaysia's gross domestic product (GDP) growth by 0.5 to 0.7 percentage points each year through to 2030, an analyst said.