DP World To Expand In ASEAN To Support Shift In Chinese Offshore Manufacturing

By Harizah Hanim Mohamed

KUALA LUMPUR, April 20 (Bernama) – Multinational logistics company DP World is deepening its presence in ASEAN to capitalise on Southeast Asia’s emergence as a key offshore manufacturing base for Chinese companies.

US Tariff Announcement Opens Up Opportunity For Strategic Overhaul To Bolster Malaysian Economy -- PM Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, April 18 (Bernama) -- The United States’ (US) tariff announcement has presented Malaysia an opportunity to carry out a strategic overhaul to further strengthen the national economy, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

ASEAN Should Accelerate Economic Integration Efforts - Lawrence Wong

SINGAPORE, April 16 (Bernama) -- Singapore has called for accelerated economic integration within ASEAN, urging the bloc to aim for 100 per cent tariff elimination across the region, boost intra-ASEAN trade, and further reduce non-tariff barriers to enable smoother business operations across the region.

President Xi’s Visit To Malaysia Signals Stronger Malaysia-China Ties, Boosts Economic Prospects - MIDF

KUALA LUMPUR, April 15 (Bernama) -- The visit of China's President Xi Jinping to Malaysia highlights China's commitment to strengthening ties with ASEAN, advancing regional cooperation, and deepening the bilateral relations between Malaysia and China. 

ASEAN Accounts For 16.6 Pct Of China’s Trade Volume In 1Q 2025, Its Largest

BEIJING, April 15 (Bernama) -- ASEAN remained as China's largest trading partner in the first quarter of 2025 (1Q 2025) accounting for 16.6 per cent of China's total foreign trade volume, according to China’s General Administration of Customs (GAC).

Malaysia Finalises FTA With Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway And Switzerland

KUALA LUMPUR, April 11 (Bernama) -- Malaysia and the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) have concluded negotiations for a free trade agreement (FTA), said the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI).

Upgrade Of ASEAN's Trade Pact With Australia, New Zealand Soon, China And India Next -- Sec-Gen

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.

Malaysia’s Strategic Response To The Tariff Shock: From Disruption To Institutional Reinvention

By CW Sim

KUALA LUMPUR, April 7 (Bernama) -- When President Donald Trump announced a 24 per cent reciprocal tariff on Malaysia on April 2, 2025, it triggered concern across Southeast Asia. But in Kuala Lumpur, the initial turbulence gave way to a clearer recognition — this was not an unforeseen storm.

MADANI Govt Taking Firm Steps To Address Impact Of US Tariffs -- Tengku Zafrul

KUALA LUMPUR, April 7 (Bernama) -- The MADANI government is putting in place strong measures to mitigate the United States (US) tariffs’ impact on Malaysia, according to Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.

Discover Local Products And Career Opportunities At Malaysia Open House Exhibition @ ASEAN KL

KUALA LUMPUR, April 6 (Bernama) -- The public is invited to explore a wide range of local products and discover career opportunities for youth at the Malaysia Open House Exhibition @ ASEAN KL 2025.

RHB IB Trims Malaysia’s 2025 GDP Forecast To 4.5 Pct Amid Tariff Pressures

KUALA LUMPUR, April 4 (Bernama) -- RHB Investment Bank Bhd (RHB IB) has revised Malaysia’s gross domestic product (GDP) forecast for 2025 downwards to 4.5 per cent from an earlier projection of 5.0 per cent, following rising trade tensions and recent tariff hikes that pose a threat to the nation’s export-driven economy.

Malaysia Explores Measures To Mitigate Impact On Exports, Not Considering Retaliatory Tariffs - MITI

KUALA LUMPUR, April 3 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) views the 10 per cent tariffs hikes and reciprocal tariff announced by the United States of America (US) on Malaysian exports to the US seriously and is actively engaging with the US authorities to seek solutions that will uphold the spirit of free and fair trade.