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ASEAN Green Initiatives Can Generate Additional US$300 Bln By 2030 - Tengku Zafrul

KUALA LUMPUR, May 29 (Bernama) -- ASEAN could generate an additional US$300 billion annually in green revenues and unlock up to US$1.5 trillion in new value by 2030 with advancing green investments and cross-border collaboration in regional power grids, carbon markets, and clean energy incentives  (US$1=RM4.23).

AEC Strategic Plan To Enhance Region’s Digital Economy, Projected To Reach US$1 Trillion By 2030 - Economist

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, May 28 (Bernama) -- The impact of enhancing the digital economy via the ASEAN Economic Community (AEC) Strategic Plan 2026-2030 will be immense because the region’s digital economy is projected to reach US$1 trillion by 2030, an economist said.

ASEAN Must Unlock Geo-Economic Potential To Narrow GDP Gap With Global Blocs - NCCIM

By V. Sankara

KUALA LUMPUR, May 26 (Bernama) -- ASEAN must capitalise on strategic initiatives such as the ASEAN Geo-economics Task Force and the Digital Economy Framework Agreement (DEFA) to narrow its economic gap with major global blocs like the European Union. 

Upgraded ATIGA Would Further Boost Southeast Asia’s Intra Trade - Tengku Zafrul

By Karina Imran

KUALA LUMPUR, May 25 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is hopeful the upgraded ASEAN Trade in Goods Agreement (ATIGA) will help to liberalise further the region’s financial services sector, Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz said.

ASEAN Urged To Close MSME Gaps To Unlock Growth

KUALA LUMPUR, May 23 (Bernama) -- A prominent Malaysian private sector official has urged ASEAN to prioritise strategies and policies that address the challenges facing micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), to ensure the regional economy fully benefits from their potential.

Building Digital Trust Is Key To Unlocking ASEAN's Financial Future

KUALA LUMPUR, May 22 (Bernama) -- As ASEAN pushes forward in its digital transformation journey, addressing persistent issues such as hidden fees, lack of recourse and data privacy is essential to ensure no enterprise is left behind.

MITI To Unveil New Incentives To Boost Malaysia's Semiconductor Industry - Tengku Zafrul

SINGAPORE, May 21 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) is creating targeted incentives aimed at further boosting the growth of the local semiconductor industry, said its Minister, Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.

Malaysia Emphasises Resilience, Inclusivity In Trade At APEC MRT Meeting

From Muhammad Muzammil Abdullah

JEJU (South Korea), May 17 (Bernama) -- Malaysia today reiterated its commitment to fostering a resilient, inclusive, and future-ready trade environment during the 31st Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Ministers Responsible for Trade (MRT) Meeting, which just concluded in Jeju, South Korea. 

No Decision Yet On EUDR Low Risk Status For Malaysian Palm Oil, Benchmarking Ongoing – Envoy

KUALA LUMPUR, May 16 (Bernama) -- The European Union (EU) has yet to determine whether Malaysia will be classified as a low risk country under its upcoming country benchmarking system for the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), said EU Ambassador to Malaysia Rafael Daerr.

ASEAN, APEC Can Align Digitalisation Efforts To Boost Trade - Tengku Zafrul

From Muhammad Muzammil Abdullah

JEJU, May 15 (Bernama) -- ASEAN countries and Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) economies could pursue convergence in digitalisation initiatives to boost trade, investment, and transaction growth.

Aucnet Acquires SG e-Auction To Bolster Luxury Resale Business In ASEAN, Oceania

KUALA LUMPUR, May 15 (Bernama) -- Aucnet Inc (Aucnet), a Tokyo-based circular market design company, has announced the full acquisition of its Singapore joint venture, SG e-Auction Pte Ltd (SG e-Auction), as part of its strategic push to expand its global resale network in ASEAN and Oceania.

Malaysia Positioned To Lead ASEAN In Cybersecurity, Says Kaspersky

From C Vinoothene

SINGAPORE, April 24 (Bernama) -- Malaysia ranks highly in cybersecurity readiness within ASEAN, according to global cybersecurity firm Kaspersky.