Digital Trade A Priority For UK In ASEAN Ties - Liz Lloyd

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 25 (Bernama) -- Digital trade is a key priority for the United Kingdom (UK), not only in its engagement with ASEAN but also as part of its global economic strategy.

ASEAN Shows Unity, Eyes Major Economic Milestones Amid Global Challenges

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid and Siti Noor Afera Abu

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 25 (Bernama) -- ASEAN remains united and forward-looking, with member states focused on deepening cooperation and pushing through key regional initiatives, despite mounting global economic headwinds, ahead of the upcoming ASEAN Summit in October.

AEM-USTR Backs USABC-ASEAN Efforts To Advance Digital Economic Integration

By Kisho Kumari Sucedaram

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 25 (Bernama) -- The ASEAN Economic Ministers – United States Trade Representative (AEM-USTR) Consultation meeting expressed support for continued collaboration between the US-ASEAN Business Council (USABC) and ASEAN, particularly in strengthening digital economic engagement.

US Seeks To Align Interests With ASEAN - USTR

By Siti Noor Afera Abu

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 24 (Bernama) -- The United States (US) sees significant opportunities to align its interests with ASEAN in promoting reciprocity and balance in the global trading system, said US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer.

Trade Relations And Collaboration With New Economies Are Among Key Remedies

By Anas Abu Hassan

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 23 (Bernama) -- A remedy to the changing geopolitical and global trade winds is to deepen trade relations with new economies while exploring collaboration with new trading blocs.

ASEAN Banks On Key Deals To Boost Intra-regional Trade - Tengku Zafrul

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid & Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 23 (Bernama) -- Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz said today that key trade deals such as the Digital Economy Framework Agreement (DEFA) and other upgraded agreements to be sealed next month at the ASEAN Summit are set to help boost intra-regional trade.

Malaysia Chairs AEM, Set To Roll Out Priority Economic Deliverables

By Siti Radziah Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 23 (Bernama) -- ASEAN is all set to roll out its priority economic deliverables (PEDs) under Malaysia’s chairmanship, with the 57th ASEAN Economic Ministers’ (AEM) meeting this week pushing trade upgrades, drawing up a US$2 trillion digital economy framework and forging new regional pacts on competition, energy and technology.

AFAC Sends Powerful Signal To Global Community On ASEAN's Integrity - Tengku Zafrul

By Anas Abu Hassan

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 23 (Bernama) -- The signing of the ASEAN Framework Agreement on Competition (AFAC) sends a powerful message to the global community that the grouping is fully committed to fairness, transparency and integrity in its markets, said Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.

ASEAN Must Boost Interdependence, Trade, Investments For Long-term Economic Survival

By Mikhail Raj Abdullah

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 23 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's role as the chair of ASEAN in promoting trade and investment in Southeast Asia, as well as deepening integration through greater interdependence, is crucial for its long-term economic survival amid the uncertainties of the international marketplace.

ASEAN Economic Ministers Meet To Review Priority Economic Deliverables, Boost Regional Integration

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 23 (Bernama) – The 57th ASEAN Economic Ministers’ (AEM) meeting is set to review the Priority Economic Deliverables (PEDs) and deliberate on advancing regional integration as the region continues to navigate an uncertain global economy.

Solarvest, Brookfield Ink 1.5 GW Renewable Project Deal

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 22 (Bernama) -- Solarvest Holdings Bhd has signed a joint investment framework agreement with Brookfield CTF Asia Holdings Pte Ltd (BF) to develop, construct and operate at least 1.5 gigawatts (GW) of utility-scale solar and battery energy storage projects in Malaysia.

PayNet Explores Federated AI Model To Bolster Fraud Detection In Digital Payments

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 8 (Bernama) -- Payments Network Malaysia Sdn Bhd (PayNet) is exploring the development of a federated artificial intelligence (AI) model, tentatively called FinancialGPT, to enhance fraud detection and strengthen security in digital payments.