Overreliance on US risky, focus on intra-Asean trade: Nazir Razak
KUALA LUMPUR – The latest tariff hike imposed by the United States on Malaysia should serve as a timely reminder for Putrajaya to strengthen intra-Asean trade and expand engagement with other global partners, says Tan Sri Nazir Razak. Nazir, who chairs the Asean Business Advisory Council …
DTI identifies priorities for PH Asean chairmanship
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) has identified the Philippines’ priorities when it assumes chairmanship of the Asean in 2026. The DTI lists the following priorities for the region under the Philippines’ leadership: micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs); digital talent; creative industries; digital …
ASEAN-Based MNCs Could Be Key To Navigating Economic Challenges — Liew
KUALA LUMPUR, July 11 (Bernama) — The emergence of more ASEAN-based multinational corporations (MNCs) with strong ties to United States (US) companies could be key to navigating current economic challenges and shaping a new regional growth framework. Deputy Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Liew Chin Tong …
PH kicks off ASEAN-BAC 2026 chairmanship with call to empower MSMEs, digital economy
Business leaders called for stronger support for micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs), digital innovation, and regional sustainability, as the Philippines soft-launched its 2026 chairmanship of the ASEAN Business Advisory Council (ASEAN-BAC) during a landmark regional retreat in Makati City this week. The first-ever ASEAN-BAC …
Malaysia Proposes Bold Shift For ASEAN Toward Regional Self-Reliance
Malaysia is calling for a major reorientation of ASEAN’s economic strategy, urging member states to reduce reliance on foreign-led industrialisation and focus on developing homegrown multinationals, integrated infrastructure and a robust middle-class consumer base by 2045. Speaking at the launch of the US-ASEAN Business Council …
ACFTA Panel Discussion – Towards a Resilient Future with the ASEAN Canada FTA: Opportunities and Risks
Executive Director Jukhee Hong was invited to be a panel speaker at the ASEAN-Canada Free Trade Agreement (ACFTA) panel discussion titled “Towards a Resilient Future with the ASEAN Canada FTA: Opportunities and Risks,” moderated by Barrett Bingley, Asia Regional Director of Asia Pacific Foundation of …
Tariff woes no cause for panic — ASEAN BAC head
The Business Advisory Council (BAC) chairperson of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) is allaying fears that the imposed tariff of the Trump administration on ASEAN members should not cause any panic. Instead, the regional bloc should take advantage of it and further collaborate …
Roadshow to Philippines
The ASEAN-BAC Retreat at Manila, Philippines brought together for a pivotal day of reflection, strategy, and future planning. The Retreat was officiated with remarks by ASEAN-BAC Chairman Tan Sri Nazir Razak, followed by the ASEAN-BAC Co-Chair and Chairman of ASEAN-BAC Philippines, Joey Concepcion, setting the …
Achieving Greater Asean Economic Intergration Requires Political Will
ASEAN aims to become the world’s fourth-largest economy by 2045. Achieving this requires deeper regional integration and inclusive, sustainable growth. But with rising scepticism toward free trade, what will it take to achieve that goal? We speak with Tan Sri Dr Rebecca Fatima Sta Maria, …
ASEAN-BAC Malaysia, ACCA Kukuh Pelaporan Kemampanan Serantau
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