Abdul Fattah re-elected ACO president for 2026-2030 term
KUALA LUMPUR: Angkatan Koperasi Kebangsaan Malaysia Berhad (Angkasa) president Datuk Seri Dr Abdul Fattah Abdullah was unanimously re-elected as Asean Co-operative Organisation (ACO) president for the 2026-2030 term.
RCEP holds strategic edge
The Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) may still see low utilisation rates among businesses, but policymakers and trade experts argue that writing off the world's largest free trade agreement (FTA) at this stage would be premature.
EU deal is back
It was halted in 2012, but it is back on the table – and the proposed free trade agreement (FTA) between Malaysia and the European Union (EU) region could be one of the more significant deals this year, despite geopolitical tensions that cloud global trade.
'This will be a drug-free region,' Asean vows zero tolerance against illicit drugs
Asean has pledged to adopt a zero-tolerance approach to the illicit narcotics trade as part of its efforts to build a drug-free region.
Asean now considering more effective and aggressive engagement with Myanmar
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said ASEAN leaders were seriously considering a more "effective and aggressive" engagement with Myanmar, guided by the Five-Point Consensus (5PC).
Asean leaders begin early stage talks on regional fuel reserves, says Singapore PM
Asean leaders have initiated discussions on the idea of establishing regional fuel stockpiles amid the ongoing global energy crisis due to conflicts in the Middle East.
'Resilience is the key': South-East Asian leaders seek strategy to ease impacts of Iran war
Asean chairman Marcos calls for resilience amid war fallout and bloc is set to call for Strait of Hormuz reopening
PM Anwar proposes Asean food security standby arrangement during crises
CEBU: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has proposed that the relevant Asean ministers urgently explore the establishment of a regional standby mechanism for food security during crises, including the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, to enable faster coordination and emergency response efforts.
Thailand, Cambodia eye practical steps to restore trust, says PM Anutin
BANGKOK: Prime Minister and Interior Minister Anutin Charnvirakul says talks with Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet were constructive, with Thailand and Cambodia agreeing to build trust, preserve peace and seek mutual gains.
Mimos forges partnership with Universiti Brunei Darussalam to advance deep-tech agenda
KUALA LUMPUR: MIMOS International Venture Sdn Bhd (MIVSB) has formalised a strategic partnership with Universiti Brunei Darussalam (UBD) to advance Malaysia's deep-tech agenda and accelerate regional commercialisation.
