At the Malaysia Day celebration in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, Deputy Finance Minister Lim Hui Ying highlighted Malaysia’s commitment to advancing governance standards by embracing digitalization and risk-based auditing. The National Audit Department is undergoing transformative changes, such as implementing advanced audit Read more…
Connecting Global Travel Professionals Across Four Countries The Outbound Travel Roadshow (OTR) Southeast Asia 2024 is set to connect travel professionals across Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, and Singapore from September 30 to October 4, 2024. A premier platform for the global Read more…
Focus on Cooperation with China, Japan, and South Korea; Exploring Economic Opportunities with Australia, New Zealand, and Beyond ASEAN is making strides to deepen economic ties beyond its member countries, focusing on enhanced trade and investment opportunities with China, Japan, Read more…
Collaborations in Trade, Investments, and Key Sectors to Unlock New Market Opportunities Malaysia and Uzbekistan are strengthening economic relations through a series of high-level business discussions aimed at fostering trade, investments, and partnerships across various industries. A significant milestone was Read more…
Singapore is playing a crucial role in promoting inclusive trade across ASEAN, particularly for the region’s lower-income economies. As global trade evolves, Singapore leads efforts to ensure equitable participation through digital trade initiatives and policy reforms. One key initiative is Read more…
Since the inception of the China-ASEAN Expo in 2004, bilateral trade between China and ASEAN nations has witnessed significant growth, achieving an average annual increase of 11 percent from 2004 to 2023, according to China’s General Administration of Customs (GAC). Read more…
ASEAN has witnessed significant growth in regional trade, with a 21.5% increase driven by the ASEAN Free Trade Area (AFTA). Since its inception in 1992, AFTA has played a pivotal role in reducing tariffs, with 98.6% of all tariff items Read more…
Strategic Investments to Capture Market Share in a Rapidly Growing Region United Overseas Bank (UOB), Singapore’s third-largest lender by assets, is gearing up to solidify its position as the dominant trade financing bank in Southeast Asia, aiming to capture a Read more…
Indonesia Leads Southeast Asia’s Energy Transition with Renewable Energy Investments As the world accelerates towards a low-carbon future, ASEAN is emerging as a crucial player in global decarbonization due to its rich natural resources and renewable energy potential. At the Read more…
Malaysia Pushes for Long-Term Vision and Deeper ASEAN Cooperation Malaysia is calling for a more robust and sustained approach to the ASEAN chairmanship, advocating for enhanced cooperation among member states beyond the current one-year term. YB Liew Chin Tong, Deputy Read more…
