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.

Airwallex Singapore Revenue Soars 153 Pct, Grows Team And Office Space 

KUALA LUMPUR, April 10 (Bernama) -- Airwallex, a global payments and financial platform, announced impressive growth in its Singapore operations for fiscal year 2024, with revenue surging by 153 per cent year-over-year.

Special ASEAN Leaders' Meeting To Be Convened To Discuss Potential Disruptions To Regional Trade, Investment - Tengku Zafrul

KUALA LUMPUR, April 10 (Bernama) --  A Special ASEAN Leaders’ Meeting will be convened to discuss the en bloc’s member states’ way forward and to address and mitigate potential disruptions to regional trade, supply chain networks, and cross-border investments in the face of rising geopolitical and economic challenges

Petronas, Petrovietnam Seal 20-year PSC, UGSA Extension For PM3 CAA

KUALA LUMPUR, April 10 (Bernama) -- Petroliam Nasional Bhd (Petronas), through Malaysia Petroleum Management (MPM), and Vietnam Oil and Gas Group (Petrovietnam) have signed a key principles agreement (KPA) to extend the production sharing contract (PSC) and upstream gas sales agreement (UGSA) for the PM3 commercial arrangement area (CAA) for another 20 years.

President Xi’s Visit To Malaysia Set To Trigger New Investments Into ASEAN, Says Trade Chamber In China

BEIJING, April 10 (Bernama) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping’s official visit to Malaysia next week will be pivotal in not only triggering new investments in Southeast Asia but also pave the way for further economic development and prosperity in the region.

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.

New Cross-Border Bridge Project Aligns With ASEAN's Economic Goal -- Secretary-General

KUALA LUMPUR, April 9 (Bernama) -- The construction of the second bridge project connecting Rantau Panjang, Kelantan, and Sungai Golok, Narathiwat is a significant step towards strengthening regional connectivity and economic integration within ASEAN, said ASEAN Secretary-General Dr Kao Kim Hourn.

ASEAN Power Grid Vision Needs US$764 Bln For Power Generation, Transmission Infrastructure - ASEAN Sec-Gen

By Zufazlin Baharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, April 9 (Bernama) -- ASEAN Power Grid (APG) vision requires an estimated investment of US$764 billion (US$1 = RM4.49) for power generation and transmission infrastructure, said ASEAN secretary- general Dr Kao Kim Hourn.

Upgrade Of ASEAN's Trade Pact With Australia, New Zealand Soon, China And India Next -- Sec-Gen

KUALA LUMPUR, April 9 (Bernama) -- ASEAN, which remains committed to upgrading existing free trade agreements (FTAs) to ensure they stay relevant and effective, will see the upgraded version of the ASEAN-Australia-New Zealand Free Trade Area (AANZFTA) deal on April 21, 2025.

Malaysia Discusses New Initiatives With EU-ABC, US-ABC To Boost Trade, Investments

By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin and Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, April 9 (Bernama) -- Malaysia met with representatives from the European Union (EU)-ASEAN Business Council (ABC) and the United States (US)-ABC on Tuesday regarding new initiatives that could be promoted to enhance trade, not only in Malaysia but also among ASEAN member countries.

Sub-Regional Development Will Make Southeast Asia More Economically Independent - Amir Hamzah

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, April 8 (Bernama) -- The development of the Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia, Phillippines (BIMP) and East ASEAN Growth Area (EAGA) will not only benefit Sabah and Sarawak but contribute towards reinforcing Southeast Asia's economy, Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan, said today.

Malaysia, Cambodia Launch Second Phase Of Cross-border QR Payment

By Muhammad Faiz Baharin

KUALA LUMPUR, April 8 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) and the National Bank of Cambodia have launched the second phase of Cross-Border QR Payment, which will enable consumers and merchants in both countries to make and receive instant payments from participating financial institutions.