KUALA LUMPUR, July 12 — Asean Foreign Ministers yesterday said they are looking forward to strengthening regional coordination to enhance halal food trade, in response to the rising global demand for halal products.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 12 — The European Union is keen on developing and diversifying trade portfolios with Asean, and recognises the increasing importance of the bloc, said Kaja Kallas, EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 12 — Asean foreign ministers yesterday commended Asean digital ministers (ADGMIN) for their active role in strengthening regional digital cooperation and boosting economic growth.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 12 — Asean foreign ministers yesterday welcomed growing interest from non-regional countries to accede to the bloc’s Treaty of Amity and Cooperation in Southeast Asia (TAC).

KUALA LUMPUR, July 12 — The United States has emphasised cyber security as a key area of cooperation with Asean, highlighting the strong shared commitment among member countries to tackle cyber threats and safeguard the region’s rapidly expanding digital economy.

By Danial Dzulkifly KUALA LUMPUR, July 12 — Asean foreign ministers’ meetings are rarely known for drama. More often than not, they end with carefully worded communiqués and polite nods to peace, neutrality and constructive engagement. But this week’s summit in Kuala Lumpur marked a shift....

By Danial Dzulkifly KUALA LUMPUR, July 11 — Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan today said Asean will continue to chart a neutral foreign policy path despite increasing pressure to take sides in the growing rivalry between the United States and China. He reaffirmed the bloc’s commitment...

By Danial Dzulkifly KUALA LUMPUR, July 11 — US State Secretary Marco Rubio today reaffirmed the United States’ commitment to its longstanding ties with Southeast Asia, even as frustration mounts across the region over President Donald Trump’s sweeping new tariffs on Asean exports. Rubio...

KUALA LUMPUR, July 11 — Myanmar and Timor-Leste have begun engaging in talks to resolve their differences, paving the way for Timor-Leste’s planned accession to Asean in October, Asean secretary-general Kao Kim Hourn said.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 11 — Asean and its dialogue partners have asserted that holding elections in Myanmar is not a current priority, emphasising instead the urgent need for a permanent ceasefire and inclusive dialogue to de-escalate the ongoing crisis.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 11 — The East Asia Summit (EAS) remains relevant and more vital than ever amid a turbulent global landscape, said Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan.

By Danial Dzulkifly KUALA LUMPUR, July 11 — Malaysia today called for an end to the violence in Palestine and Ukraine, urging East Asia Summit (EAS) participants to act decisively to uphold international law, justice and humanity. Addressing the 15th EAS Foreign Ministers’ Meeting at the...

KUALA LUMPUR, July 11 — US Secretary of State Marco Rubio will meet Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi here today, the State Department said, in what will be the first in-person meeting of the two counterparts.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 11 — The 58th Asean Foreign Ministers’ Meeting (AMM) and related meetings enter its final day today, with a packed schedule of high-level engagements involving Asean Dialogue Partners, regional stakeholders, and global counterparts.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 10 — Malaysia and Russia explored ways to enhance cooperation during a bilateral meeting between Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan and his Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov today.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 10 — Malaysia and the United States (US) have taken a major step forward in strengthening their comprehensive partnership with the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MOU) on strategic civil nuclear cooperation.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 10 — Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong today announced a development fund exceeding A$1 billion (RM2.78 billion) for Asean countries to offset the impact of USAID funding cuts.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 10 — Indonesia, Malaysia, and Thailand remain committed to advancing the integration of the Indonesia-Malaysia-Thailand Growth Triangle (IMT-GT) as a key strategy to mitigate the impacts of global uncertainties and strengthen regional stability and resilience.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 10 — Australia’s Southeast Asia Economic Strategy to 2040 lies at the core of its renewed commitment to strengthening two-way trade and investment with the Southeast Asia region, which is set to become the world’s fourth-largest economy by 2040.

By Danial Dzulkifly KUALA LUMPUR, July 10 — Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan today called for restraint and dialogue in the South China Sea, warning that growing geopolitical tensions risk undermining regional security and disrupting global trade. Speaking at the Asean...