Malaysia is set to unveil its National Cloud Computing Policy (NCCP) at the ASEAN AI Malaysia Summit 2025 (AAIMS25), marking a pivotal step in the nation’s digital transformation and its leadership in trusted cloud and artificial intelligence (AI) adoption across Southeast Asia. The NCCP, to be launched on 13 August Read more…
Malaysia’s Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) took the lead in steering high-level discussions on regional economic integration at the 48th Meeting of the High-Level Task Force on ASEAN Economic Integration (HLTF-EI). The two-day meeting, chaired by MITI Secretary-General Datuk Hairil Yahri Yaacob, focused on Malaysia’s Priority Economic Deliverables Read more…
In a landmark move to strengthen legal cooperation across Southeast Asia, ASEAN law ministers have pledged to align regional laws governing artificial intelligence (AI), cybercrime, and cross-border dispute resolution. The commitment, announced ahead of the ASEAN Law Forum 2025, marks a pivotal step toward building a fair, inclusive, and digitally Read more…
In a pivotal move that could reshape Southeast Asia’s trade landscape, most ASEAN member states have successfully negotiated softer reciprocal tariffs with the United States, offering a crucial buffer against looming economic headwinds as new rates take effect on August 7. Following months of intense negotiations and strategic concessions in Read more…
The Federation of Malaysian Manufacturers (FMM) has issued a clarion call for ASEAN member states to intensify efforts toward deeper regional economic integration, citing the urgent need to unlock the bloc’s full economic potential and fortify long-term supply chain resilience. FMM President Tan Sri Soh Thian Lai emphasized that intra-ASEAN Read more…
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has hailed the recent ceasefire agreement between Thailand and Cambodia as a defining moment for ASEAN, underscoring the bloc’s growing diplomatic clout and its central role in maintaining regional peace and stability. Speaking at the ASEAN Secretariat in Jakarta, Anwar emphasized that the immediate Read more…
In a landmark move set to redefine Southeast Asia’s digital future, Malaysia has announced a strategic partnership between global AI leader NVIDIA Corporation and YTL Power International Bhd, positioning the nation as a premier hub for artificial intelligence (AI) innovation in the ASEAN region. Backed by a RM10 billion investment, Read more…
Malaysia will take centre stage in ASEAN’s digital transformation journey as it hosts the ASEAN AI Malaysia Summit 2025 (AAIMS25) from 12–13 August at the Malaysia International Trade and Exhibition Centre (MITEC). Organised by the Ministry of Digital, AAIMS25 will bring together global AI pioneers, regional leaders, and industry trailblazers Read more…
Bursa Malaysia Berhad has been named one of the Top 50 Public Listed Companies (PLCs) in ASEAN and ranked among the Top Five PLCs in Malaysia, reaffirming its leadership in corporate governance at the prestigious ASEAN Corporate Governance Awards 2024. The recognition, announced at a ceremony officiated by Minister of Read more…
Malaysia has officially opened the ASEAN Film & TV Summit 2025, launching a powerful call for cross-regional collaboration in the creative industries. Held from July 22–25, the summit marks a pivotal moment in Malaysia’s ASEAN Chairmanship, positioning film and television as strategic drivers of cultural diplomacy, economic growth, and regional Read more…
