15 Of 18 ASEAN Economic Initiatives Expected To Meet Targets By October

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 22 (Bernama) — Malaysia is confident that it will be able to achieve 15 of the 18 Priority Economic Deliverables (PED) in time for the 47th ASEAN Summit next month.

ASEAN Must Build And Grow Regional And Global Tech MNCs -- Liew

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 22 (Bernama) -- ASEAN cannot grow purely on a foreign direct investment (FDI) model but must grow and invest in the region's technology companies to move forward.

Prep-SEOM To Review Key Economic Issues Ahead Of AEM

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 22 (Bernama) --  Priority economic deliverables under Malaysia’s ASEAN chairmanship, as well as forward-looking strategies to navigate shifts in the geopolitical and global trade environment, are among issues to be deliberated by senior economic officials today. 

Press Visits World’s Tallest Bridge In China Before Opening

GUIZHOU (CHINA), Sept 22 (Bernama) -- Suspended 625 metres above a deep canyon, China’s newest bridge left journalists from eight countries in awe. The Huajiang Gorge Bridge, now nearing completion, links Guanling County in Anshun City with Zhenfeng County in Qianxinan Buyei and Miao Autonomous Prefecture, Guizhou Province.

Findings, Recommendations From ASEAN Geoeconomic Task Force To Be Presented Ahead Of 47th ASEAN Summit

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 22 (Bernama) -- The findings and recommendations of the ASEAN Geoeconomics Task Force (AGTF) will be presented and deliberated collectively during a proposed joint session of the ASEAN Foreign Ministers and ASEAN Economic Ministers (AEM) prior to the 47th ASEAN Summit this October.

ASEAN-Korea Ties Must Protect Regional Autonomy, Focus On Strategic Digital Resilience — Analyst

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 22 (Bernama) --  Southeast Asian economies and South Korea (ROK) must move their partnership beyond traditional economic indicators and focus on long-term strategic autonomy and digital resilience.

Ringgit Starts Higher On Stable S&P Outlook

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 22 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened slightly higher against the US dollar on Monday, supported by Malaysia’s stable sovereign credit outlook and stronger domestic economic data.

ASEAN Geoeconomics Task Force To Kick Off Series Of AEM Meetings On Monday

By Karina Imran

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 22 (Bernama) -- The 57th ASEAN Economic Ministers’ Meeting (AEM) and Related Meetings began this morning to deliberate on advancing regional economic integration and addressing key trade and investment issues.

ASEAN Economic Ministers Meeting Prepares To Welcome 500 Delegates

By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 21 (Bernama) -- Preparations for the 57th ASEAN Economic Ministers (AEM) Meeting and related meetings in the nation's capital are progressing smoothly, with several final preparations being carried out to ensure the smooth conduct of these meetings.

ASEAN Economic Ministers Meet Vital To Boost Trade Amid Lingering Trade Tensions

By Nor Baizura Basri

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 21 (Bernama) -- ASEAN economic ministers will gather here next week for what is set to be a crucial meeting to finalise the agenda for advancing intra- and extra-regional trade and investment,  which will then be forwarded to their leaders and dialogue partners for endorsement at next month’s summit.

Ringgit To Trade Within Tight Range Next Week

By Anas Abu Hassan

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 20 (Bernama) -- The ringgit is expected to continue trading within a tight range with an upward bias next week, as investors reassess the trading trend following the United States (US) interest rate cuts.

Ringgit Ends Lower As Greenback Rebounds

By Anas Abu Hassan

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 19 (Bernama) -- The ringgit ended the week lower, retreating from its recent rally as the US dollar strengthened following the United States (US) Federal Reserve's (Fed) move to cut its interest rate, an economist said.