12th AFMGM Successfully Concludes, Signalling Continued Unity Among Member Countries

By Zarul Effendi Razali

KUALA LUMPUR, April 10 (Bernama) -- The 12th ASEAN Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors’ Meeting (AFMGM) concluded today, with the grouping endorsing Malaysia’s Priority Economic Deliverables (PED) against a backdrop of debilitating tariffs imposed on member states, but it prodded members to further reaffirm their commitment to deepening financial integration and reinforcing regional economic resilience.

Countries Should Use WTO Platform To Resolve Trade Issues, Problems - PM Anwar

By Nor Baizura Basri and Karina Imran

KUALA LUMPUR, April 10 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim strongly believes that trading countries should use the World Trade Organisation (WTO) platform to resolve trade issues and problems, including tariffs.

ASEAN Yet To Decide On Date For Special Leaders’ Meeting To Discuss US Tariffs

By Harizah Hanim Mohamed

KUALA LUMPUR, April 10 (Bernama) -- Malaysia, as the ASEAN chair this year, is working to set a date for the Special Leaders’ Meeting to discuss the bloc’s way forward in addressing and mitigating potential disruptions to regional trade caused by the tariffs imposed by the United States.

ASEAN To Be More Efficient For More Room On Tariff Negotiations -- Sri Mulyani

KUALA LUMPUR, April 10 (Bernama) -- ASEAN member states are focusing on eliminating distortions to be more efficient for more room on negotiations, as Washington expressed concerns about tariff and non-tariff barriers, says Indonesia Finance Minister Sri Mulyani Indrawati.

AIF Action Plan 2025-2028 To Elevate ASEAN’s Global Role -- Amir Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, April 10 (Bernama) -- The ASEAN Infrastructure Fund (AIF) Action Plan (2025-2028) will catapult ASEAN’s role as the global standard in governance and sustainable development, said Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan.

Malaysia, Asia Pacific Positioned To Drive Global Green Energy Shift -- DPM Fadillah

KUALA LUMPUR, April 10 (Bernama) -- Malaysia and the broader Asia Pacific region have the potential to be global leaders in the clean energy revolution, said Deputy Prime Minister and Energy Transition and Water Transformation Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof.

ASEAN Must Remain Neutral In Trade War Between Economic Superpowers - Andrew Sheng

KUALA LUMPUR, April 10 (Bernama) -- ASEAN must remain neutral in the escalating global trade war over tariffs between superpowers the United States and China, former Bank Negara Assistant Governor Tan Sri Andrew Sheng said.

PM Anwar Expected To Deliver Consensus Statement For ASEAN To Galvanise Inherent Strength To Achieve Economic Independence, Ward Off Global Risks  

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.

ASEAN Collectively Navigating One Of The Most Complex Periods In Recent History -- Abdul Rasheed

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.

ASEAN Emerges As A Central Player In Global Economy After Overcoming Series Of Adversities - PM Anwar

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. 

Malaysia To Show Strong Leadership To Address US Tariff

KUALA LUMPUR, April 9 (Bernama) -- Malaysia will demonstrate strong leadership and act responsibly within ASEAN to address the United States' latest tariff measures, said National Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Malaysia (NCCIM) vice-president Datuk AT Kumararajah.

Tariffs, Trump And Trade: Why Malaysia Must Choose Restraint Over Retaliation

KUALA LUMPUR, April 9 (Bernama) -- The recent decision by the United States (US) to impose tariffs on Malaysian exports marks a sharp turn in global economic diplomacy, one that is symptomatic of deeper geopolitical anxieties.