KOTA TINGGI, Mar 1 — Malaysia, as Asean chair, is optimistic the bloc will substantially conclude the Digital Economy Framework Agreement (DEFA) in time for the Asean Leaders’ Summit at the end of the year.

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 6 — The risk of negative impact on semiconductor exports to the United States amid the implementation of tariffs by President Donald Trump is minimal for the time being, said the Investment, Trade and Industry Ministry (Miti).

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 19 — Malaysia can generate potential investments of RM11 billion and potential exports of RM500 million following Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s official visit to the United Kingdom.

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 18 — Malaysia-China economic ties have continued to strengthen, with bilateral trade reaching nearly US$98 billion (RM438 billion) from January to November, matching the total trade volume for all of 2023.

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LIMA (Peru), Nov 16 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim's maiden official visit to Peru has generated potential exports worth RM1.24 billion (US$0.3 billion), particularly in high potential sectors, driven by the Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (Matrade).

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 26 — The government is committed to ensuring youth have access to jobs commensurate with their training, and that no region is underserved in terms of digital exposure.

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 17 — Malaysia is expected to sign a free trade agreement (FTA) with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) by the end of this year, said Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Datuk Seri Tengku Zafrul Abdul Aziz.

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 14 — Implementing initiatives under the New Industrial Master Plan 2030 (NIMP) and applying to join BRICS are among the government’s strategies to overcome the effects of prolonged geopolitical conflicts.

VIENTIANE, Oct 7 — Asean should focus on practical, high-impact “quick wins” that are capable of providing immediate and tangible business value to enhance the visibility of the bloc to its immediate stakeholders.

VIENTIANE, Oct 7 — Malaysia has emphasised three key strategies to strengthen Asean’s economic resilience, as global expansion is projected to be subdued, affected by ambiguity in inflation, heightened geopolitical tensions and increasing geo-economic fragmentation.

ISLAMABAD, Oct 4 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim's three-day state visit to Pakistan secured potential trade deals worth RM2.65 billion, according to Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 27 — There will be 2,600 job opportunities from 80 local and international companies for youth at Miti Day 2024, organised by the Investment, Trade and Industry Ministry (Miti).

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 26 — The Investment, Trade and Industry Ministry (Miti) has launched the Circular Economy Policy Framework to reformulate fossil fuel-based industrial models and catalyse green growth practices across the manufacturing value chain.

NEW YORK, Sept 24 — The free trade agreement (FTA) between Malaysia and the members of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), which is set to be signed, will place emphasis on trade and investment ties between both parties.

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 9 — Malaysia is stepping up its game in the semiconductor playing field, moving up the value chain by focusing on the front-end segment, said Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry, Datuk Seri Tengku Zafrul Abdul Aziz.

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 4 — Malaysia has demonstrated its resilience and continues to appeal to investors amid the global economic uncertainty by attracting a substantial 18 per cent year-on-year increase in approved investments to RM160 billion across the services, manufacturing, and primary sectors from January to June (1H 2024).

NEW DELHI, Aug 25 — Malaysia and India are looking to enhance their economic relationship with an upgraded free trade agreement following Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s recent visit to New Delhi.

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 22 — Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Datuk Seri Tengku Zafrul Abdul Aziz said the collaboration with electric vehicle (EV) maker Tesla is to make Malaysia the main regional green technology hub.