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KUALA LUMPUR, April 14 (Bernama) -- The National Geo-Economic Action Council (NGCC) will focus on strengthening the country’s response to global economic developments which encompass the tariff issue and ASEAN cooperation, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
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KUALA LUMPUR, April 13 (Bernama) -- A new analysis on the impact of the recent changes in United States (US) tariffs on the national economy will be presented at the National Geo-Economic Action Council (NGCC) meeting tomorrow, said Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.
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BEIJING, April 13 (Bernama) -- A sense of disquiet and anxiety is certainly spreading among the Chinese public following the barrage of US retaliatory tariffs imposed on China over the past week, unsettling markets and fuelling fears of a global recession.
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By Zarul Effendi Razali
KUALA LUMPUR, April 10 (Bernama) -- The 12th ASEAN Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors’ Meeting (AFMGM) concluded today, with the grouping endorsing Malaysia’s Priority Economic Deliverables (PED) against a backdrop of debilitating tariffs imposed on member states, but it prodded members to further reaffirm their commitment to deepening financial integration and reinforcing regional economic resilience.
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KUANTAN, April 10 (Bernama) -- The East Coast Economic Region Development Council (ECERDC) continues to strengthen economic growth in Pahang by realising RM1.4 billion in investment in the first quarter of this year (1Q 2025).
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BUTTERWORTH, April 10 (Bernama) -- Penang, through the Economy State Executive Council Meeting, will organise a roundtable session with industry players, academics, and the state leadership tomorrow to discuss the United States’ (US) recent tariff announcement.
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KUALA LUMPUR, April 10 (Bernama) -- Malaysia will continue monitoring the latest developments regarding tariffs imposed by the United States, even though the semiconductor industry is not directly affected by the situation, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
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KUALA LUMPUR, April 10 (Bernama) -- ASEAN must remain neutral in the escalating global trade war over tariffs between superpowers the United States and China, former Bank Negara Assistant Governor Tan Sri Andrew Sheng said.
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KUALA LUMPUR, April 10 (Bernama) -- The 12th ASEAN Finance Ministers’ and Central Bank Governors’ Meeting (AFMGM) today is paramount for getting a buy-in from ministers for regional consensus to deal with crippling American tariffs.
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KUALA LUMPUR, April 9 (Bernama) -- The ASEAN Business Advisory Council (ABAC) seeks the support from ASEAN Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors to endorse its 12 strategic initiatives, which includes the ASEAN Business Entity (ABE) framework, to enhance economic integration, inclusivity and regional collaboration.
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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.
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KUALA LUMPUR, April 9 (Bernama) -- ASEAN Finance Ministers today got down to the hard work of putting in place the necessary pre-requisites and initiatives to deepen financial integration more urgently in the light of debilitating tariffs on all member states.