Malaysia’s Spotlight Moment A Test Of Brand And Balance

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 30 (Bernama) – The 47th ASEAN Summit and related meetings that has just ended in Kuala Lumpur this week offered Malaysia more than just diplomatic theatre. 

MIHAS 2025 Surpasses Target, Drives RM6.05 Bln In Trade

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 24 (Bernama) -- The 21st edition of the Malaysia International Halal Showcase (MIHAS) 2025 has recorded record-breaking sales of RM6.05 billion, surpassing last year's RM4.3 billion by 40.7 per cent.

Saudi Arabia To Host Landmark UN Tourism Summit On AI, Future Of Travel

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 24 (Bernama) -- Saudi Arabia is set to host the 26th session of the United Nations (UN) Tourism General Assembly from Nov 7 to 11 in Riyadh, marking a milestone for both the Kingdom and global tourism diplomacy.

47th ASEAN Summit To Focus On Trade, Economic Security Amid Global Challenges -- Tengku Zafrul

By Harizah Hanim Mohamed

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 22 (Bernama) -- ​Economic cooperation and security will take centre stage as ASEAN leaders gather this week for the 47th ASEAN Summit, which aims to push forward key trade agreements and deepen regional integration amid a challenging global environment.

MATRADE Strengthens Malaysia’s Global Trade Ties, Secures RM5.62 Bln In Potential Exports At Expo 2025 Osaka

OSAKA, Oct 17 (Bernama) -- The Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE) has secured RM5.62 billion in potential exports at Expo 2025 Osaka, held from April 13 to Oct 13, 2025.

IMF Sees Global Growth Moderating To 3.2 Pct In 2025, Calls For Policy Prudence

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 14 (Bernama) -- Global growth is projected to slow to 3.1 per cent in 2026, against 3.2 per cent this year from 3.3 per cent in 2024, said the International Monetary Fund (IMF).

MATRADE Strengthens South-South Cooperation Through TCTP 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 8 (Bernama) — The Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE) continues to drive Malaysia’s South-South cooperation agenda through its role as the Training Institution for the Third Country Training Programme (TCTP) 2025: Trade Promotion for African Countries.

Malaysia To Promote Shared Agenda Of Regional Prosperity As ASEAN Chair - PMO

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 30 (Bernama) – Malaysia, as ASEAN chair at the summit next month, will focus on geopolitical issues but more so on the region’s shared agenda to emerge as a global economic power, according to the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) today.

From ASEAN To Anfield: Tengku Zafrul, Sami Hyypiä Share Light Moment

By Ahmad Erwan Othman

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 23 (Bernama) -- The ASEAN Business Advisory Council (ASEAN-BAC) dinner brought together Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Tengku Abdul Aziz and Liverpool FC legend Sami Hyypiä, marking a unique convergence of economics and sports diplomacy.

Nasi Lemak, ASEAN Fruits Among Culinary Diplomacy Highlights At AEM Meeting

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 23 (Bernama) --  The country’s iconic dish, nasi lemak, along with fruits from Malaysia and neighbouring ASEAN countries, such as salak and mata kucing, are among the culinary diplomacy highlights that have added flavour to this year’s ASEAN Economic Ministers’ (AEM) Meeting.

Korea-ASEAN Economic Partnership Must Evolve Beyond Traditional Frameworks - Experts

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 23 (Bernama) -- Experts have called for the economic partnership between South Korea, which became a dialogue partner of ASEAN in 1991, to evolve beyond traditional frameworks in light of fast-changing geopolitical and economic realities, extending to long-term security and stability as well.

ASEAN-Korea Ties Must Protect Regional Autonomy, Focus On Strategic Digital Resilience — Analyst

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 22 (Bernama) --  Southeast Asian economies and South Korea (ROK) must move their partnership beyond traditional economic indicators and focus on long-term strategic autonomy and digital resilience.