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By Siti Baaqiah Mamat
KUALA LUMPUR, April 10 (Bernama) -- The imposition of United States’ (US) tariffs and the potential for retaliatory measures could lead to heightened volatility in capital flows and exchange rates, according to a joint statement of the 12th ASEAN Finance Ministers’ and Central Bank Governors’ Meeting (AFMGM).
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.
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.
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.
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.
KUALA LUMPUR, April 10 (Bernama) -- The ASEAN Disaster Management and Emergency Relief Fund has been utilised in the wake of the recent earthquake in Myanmar, with the regional bloc now looking towards longer-term recovery efforts, said ASEAN Secretary-General Dr Kao Kim Hourn.
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.
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.
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.
By Harizah Hanim Mohamed
KUALA LUMPUR, April 9 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) Museum and Art Gallery (MAG) is organising two new exhibitions in conjunction with the 12th ASEAN Finance Ministers’ and Central Bank Governors’ Meeting.
By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad
KUALA LUMPUR, April 9 (Bernama) -- Ten ASEAN member countries, including China, Japan, and South Korea (ASEAN+3), have agreed to intensify initiatives to ensure more self-reliance, particularly in addressing the reciprocal tariff policies by the United States.
By Karina Imran
KUALA LUMPUR, April 9 (Bernama) -- Permodalan Nasional Bhd (PNB) is looking to exit its positions in legacy investments, allowing it to strengthen other asset classes, including fixed income, said its deputy president and group chief executive officer, Datuk Rick Ramli.
