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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.
By Mohd Khairi Idham Amran and Norsyafawati Ab Wahab
KOTA TINGGI, Feb 25 (Bernama) -- As Malaysia takes on the ASEAN chairmanship in 2025, it is confident that Timor-Leste will be a "very good new member" to the regional bloc, said the secretary-general of the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) Datuk Hairil Yahri Yaacob.
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.
HANOI, Feb 25 (Bernama) -- Bilateral trade between Malaysia and Vietnam last year jumped 4.4 per cent to US$18.14 billion (RM83.11 billion) from US$17.38 billion recorded in 2023, indicating improved trade activities between the two ASEAN member countries.
HANOI, Feb 24 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim will undertake a working visit to Vietnam where he will also deliver a keynote address at the 2nd ASEAN Future Forum on Wednesday.
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 24 (Bernama) -- The hosting of the upcoming 31st ASEAN Economic Ministers' Retreat on Feb 28 in Desaru, Johor will discuss various vital matters for ASEAN's economic integration, particularly under the theme of inclusivity and sustainability.
KOTA TINGGI, Feb 23 (Bernama) -- The 12th Working Group-ASEAN Economic Community (WG-AEC) Meeting concluded today after convening for two days at the Desaru Coast Conference Centre, near here.
PUTRAJAYA, Feb 23 (Bernama) – The Employees Provident Fund’s (EPF) encouraging performance for the third quarter of 2024 is expected to yield good returns for contributors.
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 23 (Bernama) -- The head of a key intergovernmental platform in the Asia-Pacific has urged Southeast Asian economies to strengthen regional cooperation and boost investment to cushion against the fallout from US President Donald Trump’s move to impose steep tariffs on imports from China, Canada and Mexico.
By Sharifah Hunaini Syed Ismail
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 22 (Bernama) -- The Employees Provident Fund (EPF) has reaffirmed that its financial year ended Dec 31, 2023 figures are accurate and comply fully with strict financial reporting standards.
KOTA TINGGI, Feb 22 (Bernama) -- The 12th Working Group-ASEAN Economic Community (WG-AEC) Meeting kickstarted today ahead of the 31st ASEAN Economic Ministers (AEM) Retreat, which is scheduled to take place on Feb 28.
By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin & Nabilah Saleh
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 20 (Bernama) -- The United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) has emphasised the need for ASEAN to adopt sustainable and inclusive investment strategies as key drivers of economic resilience and growth.
