ASEAN Economic Ministers Achieve Key Milestone By Endorsing Priority Economic Deliverables

By Niam Seet Wei, Norsyafawati Ab Wahab, Mohd Khairi Idham Amran, Ahmad Erwan Othman and Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KOTA TINGGI, March 1 (Bernama) -- The 31st ASEAN Economic Ministers' (AEM) Retreat, which ended Friday at One&Only Desaru Coast resort near here, achieved a significant milestone by endorsing a slew of economic initiatives, including all 18 Priority Economic Deliveràbles (PEDS) which are key towards achieving the ambitious ASEAN Economic Community.

18 PEDs Endorsement, AEC Plan Review Among 31st AEM Highlights – MITI

By Norsyafawati Ab Wahab and Mohd Khairi Idham Amran

KOTA TINGGI, Feb 25 (Bernama) -- The 31st ASEAN Economic Ministers (AEM) Retreat, set for Friday in Desaru, is expected to see all member states endorsing the 18 Priority Economic Deliverables (PEDs) and reviewing progress on the ASEAN Economic Community (AEC) Strategic Plan 2026-2030.  

HLTF-EI Underscores ASEAN Needs To Accelerate Intra-regional Trade, Investments -- MITI Sec-gen

KOTA TINGGI, Feb 25 (Bernama) -- The 47th High-Level Task Force on ASEAN Economic Integration (HLTF-EI) that convenes for the second day today underscores the need for ASEAN to accelerate efforts in deepening intra-regional trade and investment to bolster economic resilience. 

Malaysia Can Drive ASEAN-China Synergies In Achieving Asian Century - Tengku Zafrul

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 17 (Bernama) — Malaysia could drive ASEAN-China synergies to achieve the Asian Century, said Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.

ASEAN Economic Ministers To Endorse 18 Priority Economic Deliverables At Upcoming Retreat

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 6 (Bernama) -- ASEAN Economic Ministers (AEM) are set to endorse 18 Priority Economic Deliverables (PEDs) at the upcoming AEM’s Retreat in Johor at the end of February, aiming to drive regional economic integration, inclusivity, sustainability and digital trade.

GN Unveils Most Intelligent Hearing Portfolio 

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 5 (Bernama) -- GN, the global leader in hearing aid innovation, has launched ReSound Vivia, the world's smallest artificial intelligence (AI)-powered hearing aid, and ReSound Savi, an essentials range featuring Bluetooth Low Energy (LE) Audio and Auracast broadcast audio.

Business Schools Gear Up For GenAI Revolution - AACSB Survey 

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 4 (Bernama) -- Business school deans are generally more optimistic about the potential of generative AI (GenAI), while faculty tend to be more cautious, citing concerns about ethical implications and their institution’s readiness, according to AACSB International (AACSB)’s new report.

ASEAN+3 Working Committee Meeting Outlines ASEAN's 2025 Main Economic Priorities

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 15 (Bernama) -- The First Meeting of the ASEAN+3 Working Committee has agreed to set the Priority Economic Deliverables (PEDs) for ASEAN 2025, which include increasing access to sustainable and fair climate transition financing, said the Ministry of Finance (MoF).

U Mobile Likely To Collaborate To Defray 5G Capex Estimated At RM3 Bln-RM4 Bln -- RHB Investment Bank

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 10 (Bernama) -- U Mobile Sdn Bhd is likely to enter into network collaborations to defray 5G capital expenditure (capex) estimated at RM3 billion-RM4 billion following its selection as the second 5G network access provider, said RHB Investment Bank Bhd.

ASEAN’s Neutrality Gives Malaysia Its Golden Moment In Its Chairmanship - Tengku Zafrul 

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 9 (Bernama) -- In the era of the United States-China decoupling and deglobalisation, ASEAN’s fierce neutrality and non-alignment could be the only, truly precious factor that could ‘save’ many of the world’s critical supply chains.

ASEAN SEOM Retreat To Understand Outstanding Issues From Previous ASEAN Chairmanship

KOTA KINABALU, Dec 4 (Bernama) -- The two-day ASEAN Senior Economic Officials Meeting (SEOM) Retreat 2025, which ends tomorrow, is a vital preparatory meeting aimed at updating outstanding issues from the previous ASEAN chairmanship.

E&O Launches RM60 Bln Masterplan For Andaman Island Development Project

GEORGE TOWN, Nov 20 (Bernama) -- Malaysian property developer, Eastern & Oriental Bhd (E&O) has unveiled its masterplan for its Andaman Island development project, with a gross development value (GDV) of RM60 billion.