Temasek Urges Stronger Governance To Draw Global Capital Into ASEAN
Temasek Holdings Chief Executive Officer Dilhan Pillay has called on Southeast Asian nations to strengthen enforcement of investor rights and corporate governance to attract more global capital and deepen the region’s private credit market. Speaking at the ASEAN Business and Investment Summit 2025 in Kuala …
Thailand Aims To Advance Greener Economy, Become Regional Hub For Food Security – Suphajee
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 25 (Bernama) — Thailand aims to promote a greener economy and position itself as a regional hub for food security in the future, according to its Minister of Commerce Suphajee Suthumpun. She said the Thai government has urged the private sector to focus on …
South Africa Keen To Increase Trade, Investment Ties With ASEAN – Ramaphosa
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 25 (Bernama) — ASEAN remains an important market for South Africa, as the country is keen to increase trade and investment with the region, according to South African President Matamela Cyril Ramaphosa. He said South Africa is open to learning and sharing knowledge with ASEAN to improve key sectors such as technology …
Digital Economy Deal Set To Transform ASEAN Into Borderless Digital Marketplace – PM Anwar
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 25 (Bernama) — The landmark ASEAN Digital Economy Framework Agreement (DEFA) is set the course to transform ASEAN into a borderless digital marketplace, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said today. “One of the major achievements this year is the substantial progress made in …
MITI Fostering Stronger Regional Cooperation To Unlock Markets, Supply Chains
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 25 (Bernama) — The Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) is committed to creating an enabling environment where businesses can invest, trade and thrive by working closely with the ASEAN Business Advisory Council, the private sector and regional partners. Investment, Trade …
ABIS 2025 perkukuh ekonomi jaringan serantau
KUALA LUMPUR, 25 Oktober – Prinsip ‘ASEAN WAY’ perlu terus diperkukuh terutama dalam menghadapi ketidaktentuan cabaran ekonomi global. Pengerusi Majlis Penasihat Perniagaan ASEAN ( ASEAN-BAC) Tan Sri Nazir Razak berkata, usaha tersebut memerlukan reformasi berterusan serta pendekatan semula menerusi beberapa cadangan strategik, termasuk pelaksanaan inisiatif seperti …
Building An ASEAN Open For Business And Collaboration
ASEAN must now evolve “from resilience to relevance” by embracing inclusivity, sustainability, and regional collaboration, said Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Senator Tengku Datuk Seri Utama Zafrul Aziz in his opening remarks at the ASEAN Business and Investment Summit (ABIS) 2025, held at the Malaysia …
ASEAN Must Confront Widening Economic, Education Divergence – Gita Wirjawan
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 25 (Bernama) — ASEAN must confront its widening economic and educational divergence to preserve the region’s centrality amid a fragmenting global landscape, said Ikhlas Capital founding partner and alternate chairman Gita Wirjawan. He said while Southeast Asians were committed to enriching ASEAN’s …
Upgraded ATIGA To Boost Goods Concession, Achieving 99 Pct Trade Openness – Satvinder
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 25 (Bernama) — The upgraded ASEAN Trade in Goods Agreement (ATIGA), which grants greater concessions or preferential treatment for goods traded among member states, is expected to reach over 99 percent openness in regional trade flows, said ASEAN Economic Community (AEC) Deputy Secretary-General, …
Malaysia Eyes Trade Deal With The US – Tengku Zafrul
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 25 (Bernama) — Malaysia is optimistic about concluding a trade agreement with the United States (US) soon, as discussions between both governments continue on reciprocal tariffs and trade facilitation, said Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Aziz today. He …
