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By Mikhail Raj Abdullah and Maizatul Jamny Muhammad Rosli
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 25 (Bernama) -- The United States (US) has not ruled out imposing another round of tariffs on countries in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) if trade negotiations fail to produce a favourable outcome for Washington.
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 25 (Bernama) -- The European Union (EU) views ASEAN as the best economic opportunity, driven by strong business confidence and growing economic potential, said the European Commissioner for Trade and Economic Security, Interinstitutional Relations and Transparency, Maros Sefcovic.
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 25 (Bernama) -- North Atlantic France SAS (North Atlantic) has entered into an agreement with ExxonMobil France Holding SAS (ExxonMobil) to acquire ExxonMobil's entire stake in Esso Société Anonyme Française SA (Esso S.A.F.) and ExxonMobil Chemical France SAS (EMCF).
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 25 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim stressed the strategic importance of finalising the ongoing Reciprocal Trade Agreement with the United States (US), saying it would help guide policy and business planning for both countries.
By Nor Baizura Basri
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 25 (Bernama) -- The Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) member states are working towards a 2027 general review of the agreement to ensure that the partnership remains relevant amidst a changing economic landscape.
By Karina Imran
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 25 (Bernama) -- Malaysia and ASEAN reaffirm their commitment to multilateralism and rule-based trade, highlighting stronger European Union (EU) cooperation to foster global prosperity.
By Rosemarie Khoo Mohd Sani
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 25 (Bernama) -- ASEAN and India’s effort to upgrade the ASEAN-India Trade in Goods Agreement (AITIGA) has made visible progress after nine negotiating rounds, and the pathway to a substantial conclusion by end-2025 is still open.
By Mikhail Raj Abdullah & Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 24 (Bernama) -- ASEAN and Canada must quickly conclude their free trade agreement (FTA) to diversify from being too dependent on any one major market, be it the United States (US) or China.
By Kisho Kumari Sucedaram
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 24 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s hosting of the inaugural Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) leaders’ summit this October is seen as a timely opportunity for Putrajaya to reinforce the case for free trade at a time when protectionism is on the rise, economists said.
By Danni Haizal Danial Donald
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 24 (Bernama) -- The 57th ASEAN Economic Ministers’ Meeting (AEM) and Related Meetings here are set to advance the groundwork for the ASEAN-Canada Free Trade Agreement (FTA), focusing on cementing rules of origin and digital trade protocols.
By Anas Abu Hassan
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 24 (Bernama) -- A conclusive economic partnership between ASEAN and the European Union (EU) could help cushion the impact of global trade uncertainties, an economist said.
By Ahmad Erwan Othman
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 24 (Bernama) -- The spotlight of the third day of the 57th ASEAN Economic Ministers’ (AEM) Meeting will be the consultation between ASEAN ministers and the United States Trade Representative (USTR), Jamieson Greer.
