Deepening multilateral economic cooperation reflects bloc's shared commitment to inclusivity, sustainability, says Anwar

Bloc’s resilience depends on adaptability, willingness to forge new partnerships, says PM

KL Accord requires both nations to clear all landmines, withdraw military machinery from border areas, says Tok Mat

The minister says the proposal would reaffirm commitment to regional trade and investment and explore the possibility of expanding membership

RCEP officials said they had few objections to accepting new applicants and will work towards bringing the four economies into the bloc

Tokyo remains bloc's fourth-largest trading partner for past five years, fifth-largest source of FDI among Asean dialogue partners

Expanding membership would strengthen, enhance, diversify economic linkages per the Global Asean Strategy, says bloc's ministers

Send clear message that bloc is open for business, investment, will remain so, says Tengku Zafrul

ACFTA 3.0 signing likely to be expedited as Beijing presses for deeper integration under RCEP

Tengku Zafrul says move will improve China-backed trade deal

Chinese exports to region surged 22.5 pct in August, US shipments slump by 33.1 pct

Bloc faces changed world with escalating great-power rivalries, intensifying geoeconomic competition, says Anwar

PM says grouping of nations that form largest free-trade area in world needs renewal with political energy

Declining demand for Malaysian goods in US may affect profits, investments, operations, but exports can grow if local SMEs are actively involved in supply chain

Shifting exports to countries in other trading blocs, reducing dependence on American market vital to national economy

AUCKLAND, July 14 — Malaysia has identified three priority areas for enhanced cooperation with New Zealand: sustainability, digital transformation and food security.

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KUALA LUMPUR, May 15 — Asean is seeking to expand membership in two key trade agreements — the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) and Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) — as part of efforts to strengthen regional economic integration.

SINGAPORE, April 10 — Asean should review regional non-tariff barriers to facilitate greater intra-regional trade amid growing uncertainty triggered by the United States’ (US) new tariff scheme, said the Singapore Business Federation (SBF).

KUALA LUMPUR, April 8 — Asean's semiconductor market has the potential to exceed US$52 billion (RM233.4 billion) by 2032 by moving up the value chain, said Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan.