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Malaysia, UK discuss elevating relations to strategic partnership

17 tháng 01. 2025

Malaysian Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and his UK counterpart Keir Starmer held talks in London on January 15, discussing the elevation of the relations between both countries to strategic partnership covering all spheres.

Round 2 of EU-PH FTA talks set next month

17 tháng 01. 2025

The second round of negotiations for a free trade agreement (FTA) between the European Union (EU) and the Philippines is set to take place here next month.

Thailand to tighten control over export fruits

17 tháng 01. 2025

The Agriculture and Cooperatives Ministry of Thailand is set to improve quality control on all export fruits after Chinese customs checkpoints were ordered to strictly check Basic Yellow 2 lab test results on durians.

Cheap but costly: As Chinese exports enter Southeast Asia, countries pay an uneven price

15 tháng 01. 2025

An increase in Chinese exports to Southeast Asia is a growing reality amid Sino-West tensions, say analysts. The question is whether countries can eke out benefits while mitigating the problems - and at what cost.

Malaysia bolster collaboration between ASEAN and BRICS

15 tháng 01. 2025

As the current ASEAN Chair, Malaysia can propose a discussion between Southeast Asian and BRICS countries to diversify trade ties and reduce reliance on traditional partners.

Cambodia’s exports to Singapore double in 2024

15 tháng 01. 2025

Cambodia’s trade with Singapore skyrocketed by 101 percent to reach $103 million last year, according to a report from the General Department of Customs and Excise of Cambodia.

Indonesia considers reducing trade tariffs with US

15 tháng 01. 2025

Indonesia is planning to lower trade tariffs with the US as President-elect Donald Trump prepares to implement a universal tariff policy.

Malaysia signs economic pact with UAE, eyes new opportunities in Middle East

15 tháng 01. 2025

Malaysia signed a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement with the UAE on Tuesday, its first with a GCC country.