BRUSSELS, May 22 — Commodities from just four countries will face the strictest checks under the European Union’s anti-deforestation law, with major forest nations including Brazil and Indonesia spared the toughest rules.

KUALA LUMPUR, May 21 — Finland aims to deepen economic ties with Malaysia, focusing on the circular economy, smart and sustainable energy solutions, digitalisation, and semiconductors to boost trade and investment in the region.

By Yasmin Ramlan SHAH ALAM, May 20 — As global trade tensions mount, Selangor continues to extend strong support to small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with state-backed programmes. These include targeted financing schemes, digitalisation efforts, and green innovation grants, all designed to...

By Media Selangor Team SHAH ALAM, May 6 — The organisation of multiple growth sectors under a unified platform at the Selangor International Business Summit (SIBS) 2025 allows the state to present a more holistic economic narrative and enhance its appeal to cross-sector investors. State...

KUALA LUMPUR, May 6 — Malaysia will continue to focus on new markets while exploring non-traditional markets to ensure the country’s economic and trade interests remain strong, said Investment, Trade, and Industry (Miti) Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.

By Fitri Hazim Hazam OSAKA, May 5 — Sultan of Selangor Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah Alhaj today visited the Selangor Week exhibit at the Malaysian Pavilion during the World Expo 2025 here. His Royal Highness was accompanied by Tengku Permaisuri of Selangor Tengku Permaisuri Norashikin and...

KUALA LUMPUR, May 5 — Rising trade protectionism impacts global trade, causing economic fragmentation that affects trade, investment, and capital flows throughout the region, as concluded in the 28th Asean+3 Finance Ministers’ and Central Bank Governors’ Meeting (AFMGM+3).

KUALA LUMPUR, April 24 — The World Trade Centre Kuala Lumpur (WTCKL) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with World Trade Centre Sarajevo to enhance strategic collaboration in promoting international trade and attracting global investments, with a focus on the Southeast Asia and Balkans regions.

BANGKOK, April 22 — Thailand's industrial sentiment in March fell for the first time in three months, with a future index pointing to a further fall on concerns about US tariffs, the Federation of Thai Industries said today.

KUALA LUMPUR, April 22 — Chinese President Xi Jinping’s high-profile five-day tour of Southeast Asia comes at a pivotal moment as sweeping tariff hikes by the Trump 2.0 administration on China and key Asean exporters reverberate across global trade.

KUALA LUMPUR, April 21 — Malaysia has expressed appreciation for the recent policies introduced in China, as the government actively formulates measures to stimulate domestic consumption.

JAKARTA, April 18 — Indonesia will increase imports of US food and commodities and reduce orders from countries the Southeast Asian nation currently buys the products from, chief economic minister Airlangga Hartarto told reporters in Washington.

KUALA LUMPUR, April 11 — This year marks a pivotal milestone in Asean-China relations with the upcoming signing of the Asean-China Free Trade Area 3.0 Upgrade Protocol, underscoring a shared commitment towards greater trade, investment and regional economic integration, said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof.

KUALA LUMPUR, April 11 — Bursa Malaysia retreated from yesterday’s gains to open lower today, taking its cue from Wall Street’s weaker performance amid renewed worries over the global trade outlook.

KUALA LUMPUR, April 10 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today received a courtesy visit from Guangxi Governor Lan Tianli and his delegation, reflecting the deep and longstanding relationship between Malaysia and China, especially with Guangxi as an important regional partner.

KUALA LUMPUR, April 10 — A Special Asean Leaders’ Meeting will be convened to discuss member states’ way forward and to address and mitigate potential disruptions to regional trade, supply chain networks, and cross-border investments in the face of rising geopolitical and economic challenges In...

By Danial Dzulkifly PUCHONG, April 10 — The Selangor government, through Invest Selangor Bhd will soon launch a survey among small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to assess the impact of the recently announced semiconductor tariffs by the United States, said state executive councillor for...

KUALA LUMPUR, April 10 — Maybank Investment Bank (IB) has maintained its positive outlook on the electronics manufacturing services (EMS) sector, despite the impact of new tariffs that have weighed heavily on sector valuations.

KUALA LUMPUR, April 9 — Malaysia met with representatives from the European Union-Asean Business Council (ABC) and the United States-ABC yesterday regarding new initiatives that could be promoted to enhance trade, not only in Malaysia but also among Asean member countries.

By Danial Dzulkifly SHAH ALAM, April 7 — Menteri Besar Dato’ Seri Amirudin Shari will begin consultations with industry experts next week to determine the state’s next steps in responding to the sweeping new tariffs imposed by the United States (US), warning that the rising trade barriers could...