KUALA LUMPUR, April 10 (Bernama) -- The 12th ASEAN Finance Ministers’ and Central Bank Governors’ Meeting (AFMGM) today is paramount for getting a buy-in from ministers for regional consensus to deal with crippling American tariffs.
By Zarul Effendi Razali
KUALA LUMPUR, April 9 (Bernama) -- ASEAN is collectively navigating one of the most complex periods in recent history, from trade tariff and geopolitical tensions to climate challenges, as well as the tremendous pace of technological advancements and economic agility in respective economies.
By Zarul Effendi Razali
KUALA LUMPUR, April 9 (Bernama) -- ASEAN, which has faced a series of global uncertainties, has emerged from a quiet corner of the global economy to become central to it, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
By Harizah Hanim Mohamed
KUALA LUMPUR, April 9 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) Museum and Art Gallery (MAG) is organising two new exhibitions in conjunction with the 12th ASEAN Finance Ministers’ and Central Bank Governors’ Meeting.
By Harizah Hanim Mohamed
KUALA LUMPUR, April 9 (Bernama) -- ASEAN+3 ministers will operationalise the Rapid Financing Facility (RFF), aimed at helping financially distressed member countries to cushion against exogenous shocks or financial problems caused by external factors.
By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad
KUALA LUMPUR, April 9 (Bernama) -- Ten ASEAN member countries, including China, Japan, and South Korea (ASEAN+3), have agreed to intensify initiatives to ensure more self-reliance, particularly in addressing the reciprocal tariff policies by the United States.
By Karina Imran
KUALA LUMPUR, April 9 (Bernama) -- Permodalan Nasional Bhd (PNB) is looking to exit its positions in legacy investments, allowing it to strengthen other asset classes, including fixed income, said its deputy president and group chief executive officer, Datuk Rick Ramli.
By Zarul Effendi Razali
KUALA LUMPUR, April 9 (Bernama) -- Malaysian equity and financial markets are capable of navigating the heightened tariff-led volatility, driven by strong institutional support during the period and ample liquidity, said Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan.
KUALA LUMPUR, April 9 (Bernama) -- There will be no winner in the United States (US) sweeping global tariffs and similar responses from other countries, and the only way forward is through negotiation to minimise the damage, said former Bank Negara Malaysia assistant governor Tan Sri Andrew Sheng.
KUALA LUMPUR, April 9 (Bernama) -- The construction of the second bridge project connecting Rantau Panjang, Kelantan, and Sungai Golok, Narathiwat is a significant step towards strengthening regional connectivity and economic integration within ASEAN, said ASEAN Secretary-General Dr Kao Kim Hourn.
By Karina Imran
KUALA LUMPUR, April 9 (Bernama) — A former central banker has warned that the ongoing US-China trade war, which has seen tariffs on Chinese goods rise by over 104 per cent, will have a long-lasting impact on global markets, including Malaysia and ASEAN countries.
KUALA LUMPUR, April 9 (Bernama) -- ASEAN, which remains committed to upgrading existing free trade agreements (FTAs) to ensure they stay relevant and effective, will see the upgraded version of the ASEAN-Australia-New Zealand Free Trade Area (AANZFTA) deal on April 21, 2025.
