US Tariffs Dominate ASEAN Talks As Leaders Rally Around Trade Unity

KUALA LUMPUR, July 12 (Bernama) -- As global trade tensions continue to rise, the 58th ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meeting (AMM) and Related Meetings wrapped up its four days of talks in Kuala Lumpur on Friday, July 11, with the United States’ (US) sweeping tariff hikes becoming a major talking point among regional leaders.

AmBank To Lower Standardised Base, Lending Rates, Effective July 14

KUALA LUMPUR, July 11 (Bernama) -- AMMB Holdings Bhd (AmBank) will lower its Standardised Base Rate (SBR), Base Lending Rate/Base Financing Rate (BLR/BFR) and Base Rate (BR) effective July 14, 2025. 

Norway Seeks Deeper Economic Ties With ASEAN, Malaysia

By Wan Muhammad Aslah Wan Razali

KUALA LUMPUR, July 9 (Bernama) -- Norway is optimistic about boosting economic ties with ASEAN and Malaysia, focusing on sustainability, trade and green growth, said Deputy Foreign Minister Andreas Motzfeldt Kravik.

Uruguay Urges Stronger Engagement Between ASEAN, MERCOSUR

By Nur Atiq Maisarah Suhaimi

KUALA LUMPUR, July 9 (Bernama) -- Uruguay’s Foreign Minister Mario Lubetkin has called for deeper cooperation between ASEAN and the South American economic bloc, MERCOSUR, emphasising the need to move beyond dialogue and build tangible collaboration between the two regional blocs.

US Reciprocal Tariffs Open Door To Stronger Intra-ASEAN Trade -- Lazaro

By Zufazlin Baharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, July 9 (Bernama) -- The imposition of the new reciprocal United States tariff could present a greater opportunity to strengthen intra-ASEAN trade, said Philippines Foreign Affairs Secretary Ma. Theresa P. Lazaro.

Bursa Malaysia Pares Loss At Close After Bank Negara Cuts Interest Rate

By Anas Abu Hassan and Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, July 9 (Bernama) -- The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) pared earlier losses to end almost unchanged on Wednesday, declining by only 0.06 per cent, after Bank Negara cut the benchmark interest rate.

ASEAN Foreign, Economy Ministries Must Work Together To Boost Regional Trade – Mohamad

KUALA LUMPUR, July 9 (Bernama) -- The ASEAN Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Ministry of Economy must work closely together to enhance regional trade and investment, said Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan.

Sabah To Raise OGSE Contracts For Local Firms By 100 Per Cent This Year – Hajiji

KOTA KINABALU, July 3 (Bernama) -- The Sabah government, in collaboration with Petroliam Nasional Bhd (Petronas) and industry partners, has set a target to increase by 100 per cent the value of local contracts in the oil and gas services and equipment (OGSE) sector awarded to Sabah-based companies this year.

AmMetLife Takaful Appoints Nazrulhisham Abdul Hamid As New CEO

KUALA LUMPUR, June 20 (Bernama) -- AmMetLife Takaful Bhd has appointed Nazrulhisham Abdul Hamid as its new chief executive officer (CEO) effective June 16, 2025.

Energy Transition: ASEAN Countries Urged To Tap Regional, International Cooperation

By Ammar Shafiq Hamzah

KUCHING, June 18 (Bernama) -- ASEAN member countries should take advantage of the various cooperation opportunities and support offered by regional and international partners to advance the transition to renewable energy.

HLIB Expects Banking Sector's Earnings To Grow At 3.4 Pct CAGR In 2024-2026

KUALA LUMPUR, June 9 (Bernama) -- Hong Leong Investment Bank Bhd (HLIB) forecasts the banking sector’s earnings to grow at a two-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3.4 per cent over the financial year of 2024-2026. 

Sarawak Reaffirms Stand As Southeast Asia Clean Energy Leader At UK Conference

KUCHING, June 6 (Bernama) -- Sarawak has reaffirmed its position as Southeast Asia's clean energy leader, sharing the state’s vision for its energy plans at the Energy Export Conference (EEC) 2025 in Aberdeen, United Kingdom (UK).