Kuala Lumpur: The upgraded ASEAN-China Free Trade Area (CAFTA) 3.0 agreement, set to be signed later this year, marks a key milestone in strengthening trade, investment, and connectivity between the two economic powers, ASEAN Secretary-General Dr. Kao…
Kuala Lumpur: Malaysia is hopeful the upgraded ASEAN Trade in Goods Agreement (ATIGA) will help to liberalise further the region’s financial services sector, Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz said. The enhance…
Kuala Lumpur: The second ASEAN-Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Summit and the inaugural ASEAN-GCC-China Summit in Kuala Lumpur this week mark a significant step towards strengthening tripartite regional cooperation, particularly in economic collaborati…
Kuala Lumpur: The presence of four major Malaysian banks in the Lao People’s Democratic Republic (Lao PDR) reflects strong investor confidence in the country’s political stability and attractive policies, particularly the way the central bank manages …
Kuala Lumpur: ASEAN’s economy is projected to expand by 4.7 percent in 2025, as announced by Tengku Zafrul. However, he cautioned that this growth estimate is subject to downside risks due to uncertainties in the external environment, which need to
Kuala Lumpur: A maritime value chain that facilitates shipping connectivity and secures sea lanes, along with the ability to counter disruptions, is vital for ASEAN, the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, and China in their quest to consolidate…
