ASEAN member states are working towards a standardized electric vehicle (EV) policy to accelerate the region’s transition to clean energy and strengthen sustainability initiatives. Investment, Trade, and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz revealed that discussions are already underway among senior officials and leaders, focusing on battery standardization Read more…
The ASEAN region is poised to become a global leader in renewable energy, leveraging its vast natural resources and growing commitment to sustainability. According to Prof. Dr. Tiong Sieh Kiong, Director of the Institute of Sustainable Energy at Universiti Tenaga Nasional (Uniten), countries such as Malaysia, Singapore, and Indonesia are Read more…
Malaysia remains steadfast in its commitment to reinforcing the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)’s role in global affairs, fostering deeper strategic alliances, and enhancing regional cooperation amid growing geopolitical uncertainties, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim emphasized. In his recent commentary, “Forging Economic Resilience in the Global South”, published on Project Syndicate Read more…
Malaysia is committed to strengthening the semiconductor supply chain in collaboration with ASEAN member states as part of its chairmanship agenda this year, said Deputy Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Liew Chin Tong. Emphasizing Malaysia’s role as a regional partner rather than a competitor, Liew dismissed claims that the country Read more…
Building on six decades of achievements, ASEAN must embrace breakthrough thinking and sharper strategies to enhance regional connectivity, cooperation, and resilience in the face of evolving global challenges. Speaking at the ASEAN Secretariat in Jakarta, Indonesia, Party General Secretary Tô Lâm emphasized the urgent need for ASEAN to fortify intra-bloc Read more…
The Malaysia Digital Chamber of Commerce (MDCC) has ushered in a new era of leadership with the appointment of its 2025-2027 executive team, signaling a renewed commitment to driving Malaysia’s digital economy to greater heights. This announcement, made during the chamber’s Annual General Meeting (AGM), coincided with MDCC’s Chinese New Read more…
The rapid pace of digital transformation has brought both opportunities and challenges to the ASEAN region, significantly impacting peace and security dynamics. One critical aspect is the integration of digital tools into the regional Women, Peace, and Security (WPS) agenda. A recent roundtable discussion at the ASEAN Future Forum in Read more…
The inaugural Pearl of Africa Business Forum and Expo 2025, scheduled for April 23-24 in Kuala Lumpur, aims to catalyze trade and investment between Uganda and Malaysia, targeting a substantial US$5 billion in potential deals, notably in sectors like oil and gas exploration. Dr. Betty Oyella Bigombe, Uganda’s High Commissioner Read more…
Vietnam Advocates Stronger Economic Collaboration with France and the EU to Drive Digital and AI Development Vietnam is reinforcing its position as a key gateway for trade between ASEAN and Europe, as highlighted at the 3rd Southeast Asia Business Forum in Paris on February 12, 2024. Deputy Minister of Information Read more…
During the 27th ASEAN-China Summit in Vientiane, ASEAN and China announced the near completion of negotiations to upgrade the ASEAN-China Free Trade Area (ACFTA), with finalization expected next year. The upgrade, critical amidst rising global protectionism, will focus on new areas such as the digital and green economies, supply chain Read more…