Upgraded ATIGA Would Further Boost Southeast Asia’s Intra Trade - Tengku Zafrul

By Karina Imran

KUALA LUMPUR, May 25 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is hopeful the upgraded ASEAN Trade in Goods Agreement (ATIGA) will help to liberalise further the region’s financial services sector, Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz said.

ASEAN Wraps Up Trade Upgrade Negotiations With China And Within Bloc To Boost Growth

KUALA LUMPUR, May 25 (Bernama) -- ASEAN Economic Ministers have concluded negotiations for the ASEAN-China Free Trade Area (ACFTA) 3.0 upgrade alongside the completion of the upgraded ASEAN Trade in Goods Agreement (ATIGA), a major step forward for deeper economic integration and growth.

Sabah's Strategic Ascent: Becoming A Beacon Of Economic Power, Sustainable Growth

By Siti Radziah Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, May 25 (Bernama) -- Amid global economic shifts, Sabah is making deliberate, calculated moves to position itself not just as a regional player, but as a formidable force in global trade and sustainability.

ASEAN Urged To Close MSME Gaps To Unlock Growth

KUALA LUMPUR, May 23 (Bernama) -- A prominent Malaysian private sector official has urged ASEAN to prioritise strategies and policies that address the challenges facing micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), to ensure the regional economy fully benefits from their potential.

Building Digital Trust Is Key To Unlocking ASEAN's Financial Future

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.

China, ASEAN Conclude Negotiations On CAFTA 3.0 - Ministry Of Commerce 

From Kisho Kumari Sucedaram

BEIJING, May 22 (Bernama) -- China and ASEAN have officially concluded negotiations on Version 3.0 of the China-ASEAN Free Trade Area (CAFTA), according to the Ministry of Commerce in China. 

PinC Technology, UMS Organise Tech And Maritime Competition For Undergraduates

LABUAN, May 21 (Bernama) -- PinC Technology Sdn Bhd and Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) are collaborating to launch a joint initiative to organise a four-month national competition involving the marine industry.

China Backs ASEAN-GCC-China Summit, Sees Malaysia As Key Regional Partner

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

Malaysia Emphasises Resilience, Inclusivity In Trade At APEC MRT Meeting

From Muhammad Muzammil Abdullah

JEJU (South Korea), May 17 (Bernama) -- Malaysia today reiterated its commitment to fostering a resilient, inclusive, and future-ready trade environment during the 31st Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Ministers Responsible for Trade (MRT) Meeting, which just concluded in Jeju, South Korea. 

ASEAN, APEC Can Align Digitalisation Efforts To Boost Trade - Tengku Zafrul

From Muhammad Muzammil Abdullah

JEJU, May 15 (Bernama) -- ASEAN countries and Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) economies could pursue convergence in digitalisation initiatives to boost trade, investment, and transaction growth.

Flight Woes Due To Regional Conflicts Demand Malaysia’s Pivot Toward Digital, Trade Diversification -- Expert

KUALA LUMPUR, May 9 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s aviation industry will likely record lower revenues as it faces higher air travel costs, supply chain delays and reduced tourism activity owing to prolonged flight disruptions.

NTT DATA Payment Services Launches Integrated Payment Solutions 'ADAPTIS'

KUALA LUMPUR, May 8 (Bernama) -- NTT DATA Payment Services has launched a comprehensive suite of integrated payment solutions designed to meet the evolving needs of modern businesses known as ADAPTIS.