AI-Media To Showcase Next-Gen Accessibility Solutions At Major Asia Events

KUALA LUMPUR, May 16 (Bernama) -- AI-Media, a leader in artificial intelligence (AI)-powered language solutions, is set to highlight its latest innovations in live captioning and multilingual translation technology at two key industry events in Asia this May – KOBA 2025 in Seoul, South Korea, and Broadcast Asia 2025 in Singapore.

APEC Must Scale Up Capacity-Building Efforts To Support Sustainable Trade -- Tengku Zafrul

KUALA LUMPUR, May 16 (Bernama) -- Malaysia has called for greater investment in capacity building across Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) member economies to support the transition to sustainable trade. 

APEC's Role More Crucial Amid Global Trade Uncertainty - Korea's Trade Minister 

KUALA LUMPUR, May 16 (Bernama) -- The Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) region continues to play a vital role in shaping the global economy and trade landscape, said South Korea’s Minister for Trade, Inkyo Cheong.

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.

ASEAN Seeks To Expand Membership In RCEP, CPTPP To Boost Regional Economic Integration

KUALA LUMPUR, May 15 (Bernama) -- ASEAN is seeking to expand membership in two key trade agreements – the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) and Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) – as part of efforts to strengthen regional economic integration.

Malaysia-US Negotiation On Tariffs Going Smoothly, Many Issues Can Be Resolved -- Tengku Zafrul

KUALA LUMPUR, May 15 (Bernama) -- Discussions between Malaysia and the United States (US) regarding reciprocal tariffs have so far proceeded smoothly, with many issues being resolved while some require further scrutiny, particularly those related to the country’s strategic sectors.

South Korea-Malaysia FTA Negotiations In Final Phase, To Be Finalised In October - Tengku Zafrul

KUALA LUMPUR, May 15 (Bernama) – The Free Trade Agreement (FTA) negotiations between Malaysia and South Korea have now entered the final phase, to be finalised during the upcoming ASEAN Summit in October in Kuala Lumpur.

Malaysia Calls For WTO Reforms To Remain Relevant

KUALA LUMPUR, May 15 (Bernama)-- Malaysia is urging the World Trade Organisation (WTO) to step up in its efforts in supporting developing and least-developed countries, while also undertaking reforms to remain relevant in the global trading system.

Tengku Zafrul In South Korea For APEC Trade Ministers Meeting, Reinforce Multilateral Trading Platform

From Muhammad Muzammil Abdullah

JEJU (South Korea), May 14 (Bernama) -- Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI), Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Aziz is leading Malaysia’s delegation to Jeju, South Korea as trade ministers from the 21 member economies of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) are gathered for the 31st meeting.

AM Best Cites Underwriting Volatility In Korea P&I Club's Outlook Revision

KUALA LUMPUR, May 13 (Bernama) -- AM Best has revised the outlook to negative from stable for the long-term issuer credit rating (Long-Term ICR) and affirmed the financial strength rating (FSR) of B++ (Good) and the long-term ICR of “bbb+” (Good) of Korea P&I Club (KP&I).

Malaysia Imposes Anti-Dumping Duties On Flat-Rolled Products From Four Countries

KUALA LUMPUR, May 13 (Bernama) -- Malaysia has decided to impose definitive anti-dumping duties on the importation of certain flat-rolled products of iron or non-alloy steel from China, India, Japan and South Korea following an investigation to determine the existence, degree and effect of alleged dumping of such products from these countries.

Malaysia To Prioritise AI-driven Issues, Open Trade At APEC Meeting In South Korea

KUALA LUMPUR, May 12 (Bernama) -- Malaysia will join regional and global partners this week at the 31st Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Ministers Responsible for Trade (MRT) Meeting in Jeju, South Korea, with artificial intelligence (AI) and demographic challenges among key priorities and calling for open trade.