ASEAN Ready To Upgrade FTA With Japan

OSAKA (Japan), Aug 9 (Bernama) -- ASEAN has expressed its readiness to upgrade its free trade agreement (FTA) with Japan, signalling a desire to bring the decades-old pact into the modern economic era.

MATRADE Supports RM2.09 Trillion Export Target By 2030

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 8 (Bernama) — The Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE) supports the country's gross export growth target, averaging 5.8 per cent annually, to reach RM2.09 trillion by 2030.

Tengku Zafrul Urges Companies To Be Indispensable, Competitive Globally To Withstand Tariffs

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 7 (Bernama) -- Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz has called on Malaysian firms, including small and medium enterprises (SME), to become indispensable and competitive globally to withstand tariffs and other trade barriers.

Reform Must Become Part Of The ASEAN Way To Withstand Global Shocks - Tengku Zafrul

By Rosemarie Khoo Mohd Sani

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 7 (Bernama) -- The Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz has called for structural reforms to continue nationally and on the ASEAN level, noting that the region must remain strong in the face of rising geopolitical and economic uncertainties.

Bursa Malaysia Recovers Earlier Losses To Close Higher On Late Buying

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 6 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia’s key index reversed earlier losses to close higher on Wednesday, as late buying in selected heavyweights, combined with stronger regional market performance, lifted market sentiment.

MITI Pledges Strong Implementation Of 13MP To Drive Sustainable, Inclusive Growth - Tengku Zafrul

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 5 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) will ensure that the economic policies under its purview in the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP) are implemented effectively, said its Minister, Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz. 

Malaysia Does Not Sacrifice National Interests For Special Treatment - Tengku Zafrul

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 4 (Bernama) -- Malaysia does not sacrifice national interests to obtain special treatment; instead, bilateral negotiations with the United States recently maintained the country's unique policies.

Malaysia’s Strategic Diplomacy Delivers Results, US Drops Tariff To 19 Pct

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 1 (Bernama) -- The United States’ decision to reduce tariff on Malaysian exports to 19 per cent from 25 per cent is a significant achievement and stems from Malaysia’s thorough and methodical negotiating process, said Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.

Palm Oil Exports To The US Rise 51.8 Pct To 93,000 Tonnes For January To May 2025 -- KPK

KUALA LUMPUR, July 30 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s palm oil exports to the United States (US) increased by 51.8 per cent to 93,000 metric tonnes from January to May 2025, compared to 61,000 metric tonnes during the same period last year.

Vietnam’s Non-life Insurance Industry Holds Steady, Says AM Best

KUALA LUMPUR, July 30 (Bernama) -- Global credit rating agency, AM Best is maintaining its stable outlook on Vietnam’s non-life insurance segment, supported by structural economic advantages and strong demand across core insurance lines.

ASEAN Must Focus On Building More Integrated, Resilient Economy - PM Anwar

JAKARTA, July 29 (Bernama) -- It is imperative that ASEAN focus its energies inward, towards building a more integrated and resilient economy in facing today’s global economic headwinds, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. 

Rubber Market Closes Lower On Profit-taking

By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, July 28 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian rubber market closed lower on Monday, in tandem with regional rubber futures markets, amid profit-taking that triggered a short-term pullback, a dealer said.