Raising PHL’s excellence in business integrity

By Mhicole A. Moral, Special Features and Content Writer The Institute of Corporate Directors (ICD) once again recognized the country’s leading publicly listed (PLCs) and insurance companies (ICs) at the 2025 Golden Arrow Awards held on Oct. 23 at...

Hai Phong Free Trade Zone: Implementation, Incentives and Opportunities

Hai Phong Free Trade Zone (FTZ), officially established on October 16, 2025, is poised to be a vital growth engine for Vietnam’s economy, focusing on high-value, innovation-driven industries. On October 16, 2025, Hai Phong City issued Decision...

Trump Pushes Trade Wins in South Korea

U.S. President Donald Trump began the final leg of his Asia trip in South Korea on Wednesday, expressing optimism about advancing an unresolved tariff deal with President Lee Jae Myung and reaching a trade truce with China’s Xi Jinping. Trump...

Kuala Lumpur Turns Up The Heat To Deepen Regional Integration As Unshakeable Cornerstone To Lift ASEAN Economy

By M. Saraswathi and Kisho Kumari Sucedaram KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 28 (Bernama) -- The upgraded trade in goods agreement, reciprocal tariff deals with the United States and renewed commitments by dialogue partners such as Australia to pour millions of...

Malaysia not obligated to adopt US trade restrictions, says Miti

Trade minister Tengku Zafrul Aziz (left) rebuffed his predecessor Azmin Ali’s claim that the reciprocal trade deal with the US undermined Malaysia’s sovereignty. PETALING JAYA: Tengku Zafrul Aziz has defended the Malaysia-US Reciprocal Trade...

Malaysia to carry momentum into Asia-Pacific forum after Asean chairmanship

Malaysia’s ambassador to South Korea Zamruni Khalid said Anwar Ibrahim will spotlight digital transformation, AI and open markets at the forum. (Bernama pic) GYEONGJU: Malaysia will carry the momentum of its recently concluded Asean chairmanship...

General : Brazil’s Support For Malaysia To Join BRICS As Full Member A Potential Turning Point For Putrajaya

By Syarifah Hunaini Syed Ismail KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 29 (Bernama) – Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva’s support for Malaysia’s bid to join the BRICS grouping of Global South countries as a full member marks a significant diplomatic...

How China deepens health collaboration with APEC member economies

People walk next to banners for the upcoming Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) meetings at the train station, in Gyeongju, Republic of Korea, October 28, 2025. /VCG People walk next to banners for the upcoming Asia-Pacific Economic...

Brazil’s Support For Malaysia To Join BRICS As Full Member A Potential Turning Point For Putrajaya

By Syarifah Hunaini Syed Ismail KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 29 (Bernama) – Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva’s support for Malaysia’s bid to join the BRICS grouping of Global South countries as a full member marks a significant diplomatic...

Vietnam Seeks Singapore's Partnership in Building Global Financial Hub

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has urged Singapore to assist Vietnam's strategic sectors, such as innovation, the digital economy, semiconductors, and renewable energy, and to participate in the establishment of the nation's international...

Xinhua Headlines: China-ASEAN FTA 3.0 to fuel economic growth, strengthen regional integration

* The signing of the China-ASEAN FTA 3.0 Upgrade Protocol in Kuala Lumpur on Tuesday paves the way for expanded economic and trade cooperation -- boosting regional integration and global trade. * Via such continuous development of the China-ASEAN...

Public Gold becomes first Malaysian company to join Shanghai Gold Exchange

KUALA LUMPUR: Public Gold Group, an integrated precious metals company, has successfully obtained international membership with the Shanghai Gold Exchange (SGE), one of the world’s most influential gold trading platforms, becoming the first...

Trade Deals Likely to Fuel Demand for U.S. Corn

Looking at the charts below, I see market action in corn futures trending higher. An increase in corn demand from Southeast Asian countries is likely this year. The Office of the United States Trade Representative reports that “This week,...

Economists, MP: Rare earth terms in US trade agreement good deal Zarrah Morden 3 h ago ⋅ 12

Experts have broadly agreed that Malaysia’s agreement to export rare earth to the United States comes with significant economic benefits. Centre for Business and Policy Research chairperson Foo Lee Peng told Malaysiakini that the trade agreement...

Business : Continuing Momentum From ASEAN Summit Success, PM Anwar To Undertake Working Visit To AELM In Gyeongju

From Nor Baizura Basri GYEONGJU (South Korea), Oct 29 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim will undertake a working visit to Gyeongju, South Korea, this Thursday as he leads Malaysia’s delegation to the Asia-Pacific Economic...

Johor becomes Malaysia’s first smart state, five years ahead of schedule

JOHOR BAHRU, Oct 29 — Johor has made history as the country’s first smart state, after all 16 local authorities achieved at least Level 1-Smart City Early Adopter under the Malaysian Smart City rating. State Housing and Local Government Committee...

It’s the uncertainty, not tariffs, that hurts India-US trade: Former Foreign Secretary Shashank

As US President Donald Trump once again expressed optimism about signing a trade deal with India during his ongoing Asia tour, former Indian diplomats have called for stability and predictability in bilateral trade policies, warning that erratic...

Business : Conclusion Of Malaysia-South Korea FTA Talks Can Be Catalyst For More FTAs Among APEC Economies

From Nor Baizura Basri GYEONGJU (South Korea), Oct 29 (Bernama) -- The conclusion of the free trade agreement (FTA) talks between Malaysia and South Korea could serve as a catalyst for more FTAs to be signed among member economies during the...

Malaysia Will Continue To Support Efforts To Strengthen ASEAN Community -- Mohamad Hasan

By Zarul Effendi Razali KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 29 (Bernama) -- Malaysia will continue to fully support efforts to strengthen and advance the ASEAN Community, said Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan. "On behalf of the government and the people of...

Anwar thanks all Malaysians for success of Asean Summit 2025

PETALING JAYA: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has expressed gratitude to all Malaysians and those involved in ensuring the success of the Asean Summit 2025, which marked several historic milestones, says his senior press secretary, Tunku...