WELLINGTON, July 17 — New Zealand has expressed a strong interest in forging closer cooperation with Malaysia in the halal industry and has chosen Malaysia as a key strategic partner, especially in trade across the Southeast Asian region.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 12 — The first Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) between the United Kingdom and Malaysia is expected to unlock vast opportunities for Malaysian exporters, especially small and medium enterprises, to penetrate the UK market.

KUALA LUMPUR, March 6 — Malaysia’s status as a member of the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) and the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) remains unchanged, said Investment, Trade, and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Tengku Abdul Aziz.

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 20 — The Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (Matrade) has coordinated efforts to develop the capabilities of approximately 300,000 micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) to successfully generate RM867 million in export sales through e-commerce platforms from 2021 to 2024.

SHAH ALAM, Feb 18 — Some 30 entrepreneurs under the guidance of the Entrepreneur Development Division (BPU) of the Selangor State Development Corporation (PKNS) will have the opportunity to penetrate the Japanese market by participating in the 2025 Osaka World Expo, scheduled from April 13 to October 13.

LONDON, Jan 18 — Malaysia can expect an increase in investment and trade with the United Kingdom (UK) as both countries will have a free trade agreement for the first time via the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP).

LONDON, Jan 17 — The Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) sets the stage for greater growth in trade, investment, and the exchange of knowledge and know-how between Malaysia and the United Kingdom (UK), but hard work lies ahead.

LONDON, Dec 15 — The United Kingdom (UK) officially became the 12th member of a trans-Pacific trade pact which includes Japan, Australia, and Canada on Sunday, as it seeks to deepen ties in the region and build its global trade links after leaving the European Union (EU) in 2016.

SINGAPORE, Nov 24 — Former United Nations secretary-general Kofi Annan once remarked that tackling the world’s most pressing challenges requires multilateral solutions, emphasising, “co-operation is no longer a choice but a clear imperative.” Indeed, this is especially true today, as some...

VIENTIANE, Oct 11 — Malaysia and Canada are deepening their economic ties, with bilateral trade reaching RM8.05 billion as of August 2024, marking a significant 41 per cent increase year-on-year, according to the Investment, Trade and Industry Ministry (Miti).

KOTA KINABALU, Sept 26 — The amendment of four key industrial relations acts in Malaysia is the Malaysian government's commitment to the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP), particularly under the Labour Chapter, said Human Resources Ministry secretary-general Datuk Azman Mohd Yusof.

JAKARTA, Sept 25 — Indonesia has formally requested to join the Trans-Pacific trade pact to widen its export markets, its chief economic minister said today, according to a report by state news agency Antara.

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 20 — Malaysia has officially ratified the United Kingdom's (UK) accession to the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP), a significant milestone as it is effectively Malaysia’s first bilateral free trade agreement with the UK.

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 5 — The recent Cabinet meeting gave approval for Malaysia to officially negotiate with the European Union (EU) to conclude a free trade agreement (FTA), said Investment, Trade, and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.

BANGKOK, July 11 — The impressive growth of Malaysia's healthcare industry has solidified the country’s position as a key player in the global market, said Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (Matrade) chairman Datuk Seri Reezal Merican Naina Merican.

KUALA LUMPUR, April 1 — The United States' (US) Ambassador to Malaysia Edgard D.

HAMBURG, March 15 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said it is about time for Malaysia and the European Union (EU) to rekindle discussion on a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) to strengthen bilateral relations and regional integration further.

KUALA LUMPUR, June 22 — The accession of the United Kingdom (UK) to the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) creates an opportunity for Malaysia to be the digital hub and launchpad for Southeast Asia, said Minister of Communications and Digital Fahmi Fadzil.

LONDON, June 3 — Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof’s official visit to the United Kingdom (UK) ended on a high note as policymakers have given their commitment to recognise the Malaysian Sustainable Palm Oil (MSPO) certification in the due diligence guidelines.

HANOI/LONDON, Oct 1 — Vietnamese Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc said on Wednesday he hopes to conclude talks on a free trade agreement with the United Kingdom soon, the government said.