SEOUL, March 30 — South Korea, China and Japan held their first economic dialogue in five years today, seeking to facilitate regional trade as the three Asian export powers brace from United States President Donald Trump’s tariffs.

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.

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 22 — Malaysia should utilise the free trade agreements that it has among Asean countries, including the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership to promote palm oil at the global level, said the Malaysian Palm Oil Board (MPOB).

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...

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, June 20 — Malaysia and China have pledged to firmly support each other in safeguarding national sovereignty, security, and territorial integrity and to adhere to the principle of non-interference in other countries’ internal affairs.

JAKARTA, April 30 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and Indonesian Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs Airlangga Hartarto are positive about the outcome of the Asean and Gulf Cooperation Countries (GCC) strategic dialogue at the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

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.

SEMARANG, Indonesia, Aug 22 — Indonesia's Trade Minister and Asean Economic Ministers chair for 2023 Zulkifli Hasan said Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) members are open to countries looking to join the free trade agreement, reported Antara news agency.

BEIJING, June 2 — The Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) agreement took effect on Friday for the Philippines, confirming that the RCEP agreement is now in effect for all 15 members, reported Xinhua.

JAKARTA, Aug 30 — Indonesia's parliament on Tuesday passed a law cementing the country's membership in the China-backed Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP), making it the latest Southeast Asian nation to join the world's biggest trade bloc.

KUALA LUMPUR, March 18 — The Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) agreement has come into force for Malaysia today, paving the way for the country to integrate into the world’s largest free trade agreement (FTA) that involves 15 countries, with a total population of more than 2.2 billion.

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 28 — The Malaysian economy will benefit greatly from regional and international free trade agreements, said the Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri'ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah.