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KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 14 (Bernama) -- Malaysia entered 2025 amid fiscal constraints, subsidy reforms, uneven global trade, and a weak ringgit — but the economy continued to advance, even as the overall outlook remained cautious.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 3 (Bernama) -- ASEAN must harmonise regulations, accelerate the implementation of the ASEAN Trade in Goods Agreement (ATIGA) and align digital and sustainability standards to maximise the potential of the ASEAN Digital Economy Framework Agreement (DEFA) in securing sustainable competitiveness.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 19 (Bernama) -- ASEAN must address the immediate fallout from the rise in tariffs by defining the rules of origin more clearly, closing transhipment loopholes, and developing trade diversion safeguards, said Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) Governor Datuk Seri Abdul Rasheed Ghaffour.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 18 (Bernama) -- ASEAN’s neutrality offers a rare, viable platform for trade, technology collaboration and investment with all major economic players, said Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.
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PUTRAJAYA, Nov 13 (Bernama) -- The Shanghai Malaysia International Halal Showcase (MIHAS@Shanghai) has recorded RM3.2 billion in total sales, surpassing its target of RM3 billion, marking a major milestone in Malaysia’s ongoing efforts to strengthen its global halal leadership.
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By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad
SINGAPORE, Oct 28 (Bernama) -- Malaysia and Singapore share one of the most dynamic and mutually reinforcing economic relationships in ASEAN, particularly among small and medium enterprises (SMEs), which form the backbone of both economies, said the Singapore Business Federation (SBF).
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KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 27 (Bernama) -- The introduction of ASEAN Business Entity (ABE) status has the potential to create more ASEAN multinational companies (MNCs) that can enhance market opportunities in the region, said Deputy Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry, Liew Chin Tong.
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By Zufazlin Baharuddin
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 24 (Bernama) -- Seven Priority Economic Deliverables (PEDs) have been fully completed, with another five expected to be delivered by the 47th ASEAN Summit and Related Summits, bringing the total to twelve completed PEDs — the latest update on Malaysia’s scorecard.
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By Danni Haizal Danial Donald
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 23 (Bernama) -- The upgraded ASEAN Trade in Goods Agreement (ATIGA) will further accelerate Southeast Asia’s emergence as a self-reliant and unified growth engine able to stave off headwinds from economic superpower rivalry, an economist said.
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By Harizah Hanim Mohamed
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 22 (Bernama) -- Economic cooperation and security will take centre stage as ASEAN leaders gather this week for the 47th ASEAN Summit, which aims to push forward key trade agreements and deepen regional integration amid a challenging global environment.
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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.
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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.