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KUALA LUMPUR, May 24 (Bernama) -- The inaugural ASEAN Women Economic Summit 2025 (AWES 2025) marks a pivotal step in Southeast Asia’s pursuit of inclusive economic growth, with a focus on ensuring that every woman in the region plays a role in driving progress and energising ASEAN’s future.
KUALA LUMPUR, May 23 (Bernama) -- The ASEAN Economic Community (AEC) Strategic Plan 2026-2030 will outline the framework for the regional economic integration agenda and enhance its agility and resilience against external shocks.
KUALA LUMPUR, May 22 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s halal exports to Algeria surged by 24 per cent to RM156.3 million in 2024, with shipments that included food and beverage, cosmetics, halal-certified ingredients, and palm oil derivatives.
From Kisho Kumari Sucedaram
BEIJING, May 22 (Bernama) -- China and ASEAN have officially concluded negotiations on Version 3.0 of the China-ASEAN Free Trade Area (CAFTA), according to the Ministry of Commerce in China.
PUTRAJAYA, May 21 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today outlined a bold strategic vision for ASEAN’s next phase of growth, emphasising stronger economic integration, trade expansion and cross-border energy connectivity as key pillars under Malaysia’s ASEAN chairmanship this year.
By Kisho Kumari Sucedaram
BEIJING, May 21 (Bernama) -- China has expressed strong support for the upcoming ASEAN-GCC-China Summit, underscoring the importance of enhanced cooperation among Southeast Asia, the oil-ric
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.
KUALA LUMPUR, May 15 (Bernama) -- ASEAN is seeking to expand membership in two key trade agreements – the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) and Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) – as part of efforts to strengthen regional economic integration.
KUALA LUMPUR, May 2 (Bernama) -- SD Guthrie Bhd delivered its first-ever tariff-free shipment of Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO)-certified sustainable palm oil (CSPO) to the United Kingdom (UK) under the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP).
By Kisho Kumari Sucedaram
BEIJING, April 24 (Bernama) -- Malaysia holds a strong potential to serve as a regional catalyst in semiconductor innovation and infrastructure connectivity, offering a strategic gateway for enhanced ASEAN-China economic integration.
GEORGE TOWN, April 23 (Bernama) -- The ASEAN Economic Community (AEC) 2026-2030, which will be launched alongside the ASEAN Community Vision 2045 in May during the 46th ASEAN Summit, will provide a granular roadmap to further deepen regional economic integration.
JOHOR BAHRU, April 21 (Bernama) -- The Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) is set to enhance ASEAN's supply chain efficiency and resilience, said Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry, Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.
