ASEAN-US Relations Progressing Well, MITI Optimistic Trade Deal Will Be Inked During Summit

By Zufazlin Baharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 22 (Bernama) -- ASEAN and the United States (US) have made significant progress in their bilateral relations, marked by the confirmed attendance of US President Donald Trump at the upcoming 47th ASEAN Summit, where both sides are expected to strengthen economic cooperation through the signing of the Agreement on Reciprocal Trade (ART).

ASEAN PEDs To Be Completed By End Of Malaysia Chairmanship, Elevating Region's MSMEs -- Tengku Zafrul

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 21 (Bernama) -- Most of the priority economic deliverables (PEDs) under the Malaysian ASEAN chairmanship 2025 are expected to be completed by the end of its tenure, said Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.

Priority Economic Deliverables Hallmark Of Malaysia's Leadership As ASEAN Chair 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 20 (Bernama) – Malaysia can hold its head high as its chairmanship of ASEAN 2025 draws to a close this year for having set in motion initiatives to drive regional integration, engage more with dialogue partners and fortify the grouping’s economic pillar.

Anwar Commends ASEAN’s Efforts To Attract Major Institutions For APG

By Siti Noor Afera Abu

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 16 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim lauded ASEAN’s efforts to draw the interest of major institutions to ensure the success of the ASEAN Power Grid Financing Initiative (APGF).

Malaysia’s GDP Growth To Stay Above 4 Pct Through 2026 -- MARC Ratings

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 15 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s economy is expected to sustain growth of above four per cent in 2025 and 2026, driven by resilient domestic demand, major infrastructure projects and ongoing structural reforms, Malaysian Ratings Bhd said.

PM Anwar To Inaugurate 25th ASEAN Energy Business Forum In Kuala Lumpur

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 13 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim will inaugurate the 25th ASEAN Energy Business Forum (AEBF-25) in Kuala Lumpur from Oct 15-17, 2025, under Malaysia’s ASEAN chairmanship.

EU CERC Seeks Malaysia As Strategic Partner To Accelerate Circular Economy Transition

From Zufazlin Baharuddin

HELSINKI, Oct 8 (Bernama) -- The European Union Circular Economy Resource Centre (EU CERC) is exploring the possibility of Malaysia becoming a strategic partner in promoting the transition to a circular economy in Southeast Asia, recognising the country’s strong policy framework and readiness to move from planning to implementation.

MITI To Host Two Events That Showcase Malaysia’s ASEAN Economic Leadership

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 7 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) will host the Women in Trade and Industry (WITI) Forum 2025 on Oct 8, 2025, and the ASEAN SME Economic Conference 2025 on the following day.

Malaysia To Champion Open And Fair Trade, Global Cooperation — Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 6 (Bernama) -- Malaysia will continue to champion open trade, fair rules, and international cooperation through its proactive engagement across multiple platforms, including Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC), ASEAN, and BRICS, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

Malaysia’s ASEAN Chairmanship A Catalyst For Japan-ASEAN Partnerships -- MUFG

By Siti Radziah Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 2 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s ASEAN chairmanship in 2025 is pivotal in strengthening supply-chain resilience and accelerating green-industry investment with Japan, according to MUFG Bank (Malaysia) Bhd.

Reforms And Innovation Boost Investors' Confidence In Malaysia -- Tengku Zafrul

SINGAPORE, Oct 2 (Bernama) -- Investor confidence is clearly returning to Malaysia as a result of the government’s commitment to reform, cooperate, innovate, and build a stronger, more sophisticated and inclusive economy, said Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.

ASEAN-CPTPP Ties Must Deliver Reforms, Not Symbolism – Experts

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 1 (Bernama) -- The formal dialogue between ASEAN and the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) scheduled on Nov 20, 2025, must go beyond symbolic engagement and deliver substantive outcomes.