Malaysia To Promote Shared Agenda Of Regional Prosperity As ASEAN Chair - PMO

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 30 (Bernama) – Malaysia, as ASEAN chair at the summit next month, will focus on geopolitical issues but more so on the region’s shared agenda to emerge as a global economic power, according to the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) today.

US Chip Tariffs On Malaysia Could Hit America, Global Supply

By Anas Abu Hassan

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 30 (Bernama) -- The United States (US) must tread carefully before imposing blanket tariffs on Malaysia’s semiconductor exports, which could disrupt global chip supply and hit American industries, the US-ASEAN Business Council said.

ASEAN Remains Key Region For American Businesses -- US-ASEAN Business Council

By Anas Abu Hassan

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 29 (Bernama) -- The ASEAN region continued to be one of the most valuable markets for American businesses, albeit amid ongoing shifts in the United States (US) trade policy, said the US-ASEAN Business Council.

ASEAN Remains Gallant And United, Deepens Economic Integration

By Kisho Kumari Sucedaram

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 26 (Bernama) – Southeast Asian economies have sent a clear message that their markets are open for business, despite being confronted by tough protectionist measures and tariffs that threaten free trade and stoke immense global uncertainty.

eXp Realty Offers Flexibility To Agent With Expansion Into South Korea

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 26 (Bernama) -- Independent real estate brokerage, eXp Realty has officially entered into South Korea, marking its fifth international launch of 2025 and second in Asia after Japan.

Call For RCEP Secretariat Highlights Importance Of Free Trade Area

By Nor Baizura Basri and Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 25 (Bernama) -- The proposal to have a dedicated secretariat for the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) highlights the importance of what is the world’s largest free trade area by gross domestic product.

East Asia Countries Propose Initiatives For Economic Prosperity 

By Siti Noor Afera Abu

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 25 (Bernama) -- East Asia Participating Countries (EPCs) are proposing initiatives to maintain the region’s economic prosperity, amid global uncertainties, said Australia's Trade and Tourism Minister Don Farrell.

South Korea’s Natural Nine Targets Global Expansion With New Skincare Product

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 25 (Bernama) -- Natural Nine, a South Korean healthcare and beauty specialist, has announced its plan to accelerate its global expansion with the launch of a new product aimed at a broader consumer base.

RCEP Plans 2027 Review To Keep Agreement Relevant

By Nor Baizura Basri

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 25 (Bernama) -- The Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) member states are working towards a 2027 general review of the agreement to ensure that the partnership remains relevant amidst a changing economic landscape.

RCEP Members Greenlight Accession Talks For New Entrants

By Maizatul Jamny Muhammad Rosli, Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid, Siti Noor Afera Abu & Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharudin

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 25 (Bernama) -- Member countries of the ASEAN-led Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) are open to expanding the pact, which covers about 30 per cent of the world's gross domestic product (GDP), trade, and population.

RCEP Ministers’ Meeting Aims To Strengthen Trade Flows In Day Four Of AEM

By Siti Noor Afera Abu

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 25 (Bernama) -- The 4th Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) Ministers’ Meeting will discuss ways to improve trade flows in the region on the fourth day of the 57th ASEAN Economic Ministers’ Meeting (AEM) and Related Meetings today.

ASEAN Steps Up Regional Engagement To Safeguard Growth Amid Protectionist Headwinds

By Siti Radziah Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 24 (Bernama) -- Confronted with rising protectionism, non-tariff barriers and fragile supply chains, ASEAN Economic Ministers (AEM) have committed to stepping up cooperation to consolidate regional resilience.