ASEAN struggles to boost regional trade amid Trump tariff threat
U.S. policy renews urgency to deepen economic ties within Southeast Asian bloc By TSUBASA SURUGA, NORMAN GOH, ISMI DAMAYANTI and MAI NGUYEN SINGAPORE/KUALA LUMPUR/JAKARTA/HANOI — When U.S. President Donald Trump hit ASEAN nations with tariffs averaging 33%, it exposed the vulnerability of the region’s success …
Empowering MSMEs through TikTok Shop’s ASEAN partnership
Social commerce platform TikTok Shop is expanding its support for micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in Southeast Asia through a new partnership with the ASEAN Foundation and the ASEAN Business Advisory Council (ASEAN-BAC). The collaboration brings the SOAR Together Program (Supporting Our Artisans and Retailers) to …
Malaysia must understand Trump’s psychology to gain in US tariff talks
A former real estate mogul, US president Donald Trump’s approach to making deals is ‘win or lose’, and not ‘win-win’. (AP pic) Business leaders say finding out what the US president really wants may give Malaysia hope in the upcoming tariff negotiations. By Lee Min …
AmCham CEO urges Malaysia to strengthen economic ecosystem to support trade narrative
Siobhan says Malaysia’s position as Asean Chair this year amplifies its role in shaping regional economic direction. By Aimie Shazrie KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia must fortify its domestic economic ecosystem to present a compelling case to international trade partners, especially as it prepares for critical trade discussions …
Malaysia must craft strong case ahead Washington tariff talks
As Malaysia prepares for tariff negotiations in Washington on April 23, the country must craft a compelling case to showcase its economic strength. Bernama pic KUALA LUMPUR: As Malaysia prepares for tariff negotiations in Washington on April 23, the country must craft a compelling case …
Malaysia must reform fast and think regional, say experts at Bursa panel
The Lynas Rare Earths plant in Kuantan. Malaysia has the world’s only non-Chinese rare earth facility (pic: Bloomberg) By AUFA MARDHIAH MALAYSIA needs to fix outdated trade policies, protect its economic position, and team up more effectively with ASEAN partners to navigate the new era of …
Empowering ASEAN Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises on TikTok Shop
MANILA, PHILIPPINES – TikTok Shop reaffirms its commitment to supporting Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) with a new collaboration with the ASEAN Foundation and the ASEAN Business Advisory Council (ASEAN-BAC). This partnership brings TikTok Shop’s SOAR Together Program (Supporting Our Artisans and Retailers) to empower MSMEs across Southeast Asia. “As the …
No retaliation, but deep concern: Asean decries US tariffs, upholds trade commitments
Acknowledging the US as the bloc’s largest source of foreign investment and second-biggest trading partner, Asean economic ministers on Apr 10 called for “frank and constructive” talks to prevent a deeper rupture. PHOTO: TENGKU ZAFRUL AZIZ/FACEBOOK Economic tsars of the regional bloc vow to uphold …
Asian governments, businesses cautious on Trump tariff pause
Finance ministers and central bank governors are concluding a two-day meeting in Kuala Lumpur, on April 10. The bloc’s trade ministers are also meeting on Thursday to discuss ASEAN’s response to the U.S. tariff increases. © Reuters NORMAN GOH, SHOTARO TANI, STEVEN BOROWIEC and MAI …
ASEAN Ministers Call For United Front On U.S. Tariffs At Special Meeting In Malaysia
Perdana Putra Complex, Putrajaya, Malaysia In a decisive show of unity, Putrajaya hosted a special meeting of ASEAN Economic Ministers (AEM), calling on the regional bloc to adopt a singular voice in response to the United States’ unilateral imposition of tariffs. The extraordinary session took …
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