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KUALA LUMPUR, May 25 (Bernama) -- The presence of four major Malaysian banks in the Lao People’s Democratic Republic (Lao PDR) reflects strong investor confidence in the country’s political stability and attractive policies, particularly the way the central bank manages its financial institutions, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
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KUALA LUMPUR, May 24 (Bernama) -- Progress and outcome of initiatives in the ASEAN Economic Community (AEC) Blueprint 2025 were among the main discussion points during the Preparatory Senior Economic Officials (Prep-SEOM) Meeting for the 25th ASEAN Economic Community Council (AECC).
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By Anas Abu Hassan
KUALA LUMPUR, May 25 (Bernama) -- The 25th ASEAN Economic Community Council (AECC) meeting convened today on the sidelines of the 46th ASEAN Summit with 11 agendas up for discussion among the bloc’s state representatives, with talks focused on deeper cooperation.
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By Nurhafizah Tan
KUALA LUMPUR, May 23 (Bernama) -- Malaysian self-service massage chair provider Rest N Go is planning to expand into Indonesia, marking the next phase of its growth strategy across the Southeast Asia region.
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By Lucia Terey John
KUALA LUMPUR, May 23 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s recent official visit to Russia is not only a strategic move to strengthen bilateral relations, but also a “gateway” for Malaysia to explore the halal industry in the European and Central Asian regions, according to an analyst.
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KUALA LUMPUR, May 22 (Bernama) -- The ASEAN bloc should adopt a unified stance when negotiating retaliatory tariffs imposed by the United States (US) to ensure equitable benefits for all member states, said Putra Business School (PBS) MBA Programme Director Associate Professor Dr Ahmed Razman Abdul Latiff.
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KUALA LUMPUR, May 22 (Bernama) -- As ASEAN pushes forward in its digital transformation journey, addressing persistent issues such as hidden fees, lack of recourse and data privacy is essential to ensure no enterprise is left behind.
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By Amanina Mohamad Yusof and Mohd Ashraf Shafiq Mazlan
SEPANG, May 22 (Bernama) -- As the ASEAN Summit set to begin next Monday, Timor-Leste has expressed its appreciation for the opportunity to learn and deepen its integration into the regional bloc, describing the upcoming summit as a vital platform to deepen its understanding of ASEAN processes and fulfil its ASEAN membership roadmap.
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PUTRAJAYA, May 21 (Bernama) -- Malaysia will spearhead the first phase of an ambitious regional power grid integration plan, beginning with an economically viable connection between Vietnam, northern Malaysia and Singapore, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
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By Zufazlin Baharuddin
KUALA LUMPUR, May 21 (Bernama) -- Finland aims to deepen economic ties with Malaysia, focusing on the circular economy, smart and sustainable energy solutions, digitalisation, and semiconductors to boost trade and investment in the region.
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By Kisho Kumari Sucedaram
BEIJING, May 21 (Bernama) -- China has expressed strong support for the upcoming ASEAN-GCC-China Summit, underscoring the importance of enhanced cooperation among Southeast Asia, the oil-ric
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KUALA LUMPUR, May 18 (Bernama) – Malaysia is strengthening its strategic trade ties with China through a week-long official mission led by Deputy Minister of Plantation and Commodities Datuk Chan Foong Hin, aimed at unlocking new market potential for palm oil and promoting innovation in downstream products.