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ASEAN 2025

US Tariffs On China To Have Mixed Impact On ASEAN Economies -- OCBC

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 30 (Bernama) -- Potential US tariffs of up to 60 per cent on Chinese exports could have a mixed impact on ASEAN economies, creating medium-term growth opportunities for the ASEAN-6 region, which includes Malaysia, said OCBC Global Markets Research.

Malaysia's Halal Industry Set For Growth Under ASEAN Leadership, Budget 2025

MELAKA, Oct 29 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) is set to ensure that Malaysia’s halal industry and small and medium enterprises (SMEs) benefit from ASEAN’s trade and investment policies as Malaysia assumes the ASEAN chairmanship next year.

Malaysia To Drive ASEAN FTA Upgrades To Further Enhance Region's Economic Growth    

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 29 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is looking forward to the "upgrading" and conclusion of some of the existing free trade agreements (FTAs) with certain countries such as China, India and ASEAN member economies.

Govt To Look At How TNB Can Play Role In Realising ASEAN Power Grid Initiative

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 29 (Bernama) -- The government will look at how Tenaga Nasional Bhd (TNB) can play a role in realising the ASEAN Power Grid (APG) initiative.

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.

Youth Economic Forum Serves As A Platform For Youths In Nation-Building

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 26 (Bernama) -- The Youth Economic Forum (YEF) 2024, which gathered over 1,200 delegates today, has provided a platform for young professionals, universities and college students to engage in discussions about Malaysia's evolving economic landscape, focusing on digital and green economy, as well as talent development.

Govt Will Ensure Youth Access To Jobs, No Region Is Underserved - Tengku Zafrul

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 26 (Bernama) -- The government is committed to ensuring that youths have access to jobs which commensurate with their training and that no region is underserved in terms of digital exposure. 

ASEAN Chairmanship: Malaysia Can Advance Carbon Initiatives Within Region - Sarawak Deputy Minister

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 26 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s ASEAN chairmanship next year presents an excellent opportunity for advancing carbon trading and carbon credits within its member countries, said Sarawak’s Deputy Minister of Energy and Environmental Sustainability, Datuk Dr Hazland Abang Hipni.

MATRADE-HDC Merger: MITI Establishes Pro Tem Committee To Align Resources And Operational Frameworks 

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 25 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) has formed a Pro Tem Committee to streamline resources and operational frameworks in support of the merger between the Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE) and the Halal Development Corporation (HDC).

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.

Iskandar Malaysia secures RM40.3 Bln Committed Investments From Jan-Sept 2024 - Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 24 (Bernama) -- Iskandar Malaysia has recorded committed investments of RM40.3 billion from January to September 2024, with realised investments reaching RM22.5 billion, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

Malaysia Committed To Creating G2G Mechanism With China In Support Of Steel Industry

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 23 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is committed to working with China to establish a government-to-government (G2G) mechanism for capacity management and technology sharing within the steel industry.