Indonesia and Australia will advance shared development priorities, strengthen people-to-people ties, and deepen cooperation in regional defence and security.
Singapore was one of the first countries to establish diplomatic relations with the Democratic Republic of Vietnam (now the Socialist Republic of Vietnam) after the signing of the Paris Peace Agreement in January 1973.
PHNOM PENH: The Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) has consolidated Asean's regional integration and fostered mutually beneficial economic relations, Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet said on Thursday (March 6).
KOTA TINGGI: ASEAN needs to enhance internal cohesion and diversify its external partnerships to face global economic headwinds, said Investment, Trade, and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.
DESARU: Despite global economic headwinds, Asean's economic outlook remains optimistic with the 4.6% growth last year increasing to 4.7% this year, says Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.
Malayia's port and logistics sector faces both opportunities and challenges as it adapts to shifting trade patterns and digital transformation in the context of Asean's push for deeper regional economic integration.
Thailand's Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra has underscored the shared priorities of deeper regional economic integration, strengthening supply chains and contributing to global economic development.
BOAO, Hainan: The rapidly mounting tariff onslaught that threatens to hold back global economic growth has hovered in the background of an international conference that China is hosting this week.
Asean secretary-general Dr Kao Kim Hourn has urged business stakeholders to support the Asean Power Grid (APG) initiative, which is expected to require US$764 billion for power generation and transmission by 2040.
KUALA LUMPUR: As the 2025 ASEAN chair Malaysia will focus on leveraging the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP), the world’s largest trade agreement now in force.
THE Global Chinese Economic and Technology (GCET) Summit, formerly known as the World Chinese Economic Summit, was recently held at the Sofitel Phnom Penh Phokeethra, Cambodia.
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia and Asean's relationship with China should continue to be built on mutual respect and trust, particularly when it comes to driving high-value industries, fostering innovation and promoting sustainable development, says Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Tengku Abdul Aziz.
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia’s manufacturing sector is well-positioned to benefit from robust investment activities and sustained external demand, RHB Investment Bank Bhd (RHB IB) said.
VIENTIANE: Laos and Japan have opened a new chapter in their bilateral ties by elevating their relationship to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, which coincides with the 70th anniversary of diplomatic relations.
Malaysia's diversified economic base has granted it greater flexibility in adapting to external shocks amid potential tariff threats for some countries under the Trump administration, according to economists.
PETALING JAYA: Industry leaders are expecting 2025 to be a year of promising opportunities and difficult challenges for small and medium enterprises (SMEs).
Malaysia must adopt a proactive approach to mitigate risks and capitalise on emerging opportunities as the global trade landscape shifts due to the tariff hikes by the United States, says an economist.
HANOI: Building on the achievements of the past 60 years, Asean needs to adopt breakthrough thinking and sharper strategies to drive forward regional connectivity and cooperation.
Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet said here on Tuesday that regional and bilateral free trade agreements (FTAs) have created favorable conditions and opportunities for trade and investment.
Sino-American rivalry is impacting smaller countries' aspirations. Navigating today's tumultuous geopolitics will require new strategies built around resilience and adaptability.