Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said today Malaysia will convene a Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) summit in October to reaffirm Asia’s commitment to openness.
A delegation from Ho Chi Minh City on August 26 held the Kuala Lumpur-Ho Chi Minh City Business Roundtable at Taylor’s University in Selangor state with a view to promoting bilateral investment initiatives.
Malaysia must shift from a “made in Malaysia” to a “made by Malaysia” economic model to sustain growth and remain competitive amid rising global protectionism and fierce economic rivalries, says Human Resource Minister Steven Sim Chee Keong.
The market is pricing in a Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) interest-rate cut in the coming months, while economists expect a hold, presenting a potential opportunity for a carry trade.
ASEAN-India trade reached 106.9 billion USD in 2024, a 6.05% increase from the previous year, according to the Vietnamese Ministry of Industry and Trade.
Thailand is set to purchase over 1 million tons of US animal feed corn and import up to 2 million tons of soybeans under the latest trade deal. Analysts say the deal will boost US export growth in Asia, while Australia and Russia may lose market share.
Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas Governor Eli Remolona Jr. describes the latest policy rate as the 'Goldilocks rate' that will boost economic output while keeping inflation manageable
The MoU outlines plans to deepen trade and investment collaboration.
<p>Time: November 2025<br /> By: WTO and International Trade Group, Legal Department – VCCI</p>
