KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 20 (Bernama) – Malaysia can hold its head high as its chairmanship of ASEAN 2025 draws to a close this year for having set in motion initiatives to drive regional integration, engage more with dialogue partners and fortify the grouping’s economic pillar.
By Nor Baizura Basri
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 15 (Bernama) -- New Zealand is offering its expertise and transfer of knowledge to ASEAN member states, particularly in renewable energy (RE) and agriculture, to strengthen ties beyond the 50-year dialogue, said its Prime Minister Christopher Luxon.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 15 (Bernama) -- Malaysia will hold discussions with United States (US) Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick regarding sectoral tariffs that will be imposed by the US on specific sectors, such as semiconductors, said Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 15 (Bernama) — The Reciprocal Trade Agreement expected to be signed between Malaysia and the United States (US) in conjunction with the 47th ASEAN Summit next week is seen as fair for both parties, taking into account their respective interests, said Investment, Trade and Industry Ministry Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.
SINGAPORE, Oct 8 (Bernama) -- More good news is expected to be announced next week on the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ), as part of ongoing efforts to sustain momentum in attracting investors to the area, said Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 6 (Bernama) -- Malaysia will continue to champion open trade, fair rules, and international cooperation through its proactive engagement across multiple platforms, including Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC), ASEAN, and BRICS, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 3 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s invitation to United States (US) President Donald Trump to attend the upcoming ASEAN Summit in Kuala Lumpur this October should be viewed as part of ASEAN’s broader engagement strategy, rather than solely Malaysia’s initiative.
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 30 (Bernama) – Malaysia, as ASEAN chair at the summit next month, will focus on geopolitical issues but more so on the region’s shared agenda to emerge as a global economic power, according to the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) today.
By Karina Imran, Ahmad Erwan Othman and Maizatul Jamny Muhammad Rosli
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 26 (Bernama) -- ASEAN economic ministers have collectively reaffirmed their support for Timor-Leste’s full membership in the regional bloc, paving the way for the country to join as the 11th member state at the 47th ASEAN Summit next month.
By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 26 (Bernama) -- Malaysia and India are exploring closer collaboration in the semiconductor sector, with possible announcements expected during the Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Malaysia next month.
By N. Kuvineshwaren
NEW DELHI, Sept 26 (Bernama) -- India must seize the 47th ASEAN Summit in Kuala Lumpur next month as an opportunity to strengthen ties with Southeast Asian nations, particularly in trade and economy.
By Nor Baizura Basri dan Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 26 (Bernama) -- The United States has agreed to consider granting tariff exemptions - specifically zero tariff rates - on several commodity products not produced in the US, including palm oil and cocoa, which are expected to be finalised next month.
