What is APEC? Asia-Pacific leaders head to San Francisco
Leaders from the 21-member Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum will meet this month for the 30th APEC summit.
Wed Nov 01 2023
Reject protectionism, work on closer cooperation, Muhyiddin tells APEC
Malaysia is calling for closer cooperation from the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) economies in facilitating the movement of essential goods and to reject trade protectionism.
Fri Jul 16 2021
New Zealand says willing to be arbitrator in Australia-China spat
Hosting the high profile Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit next year presented an opportunity for New Zealand to bring both parties to the table.
Tue Dec 15 2020
APEC leaders call for closer cooperation for post-pandemic recovery
The leaders discussed collective regional actions to accelerate economic recovery, with focus on boosting more inclusive economic growth.
Sat Nov 21 2020
APEC leaders agree to cooperate constructively on COVID-19
APEC economies will emphasise on science, technology and innovation, which is crucial to the region's post-COVID-19 recovery.
Sat Nov 21 2020
Muhyiddin, NZ PM Ardern discuss new cooperation in phone call
Their conversation focused on the economy and tourism as well as efforts to strengthen bilateral ties between Malaysia and New Zealand.
Fri Nov 20 2020
APEC ministers meet tomorrow amidst third-wave of COVID-19
The Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Ministerial Meeting which commences tomorrow is expected to outline extraordinary measures to drive post-COVID-19 recovery and prosperity.
Sun Nov 15 2020
Malaysia leads APEC consensus to ease movement of essential goods
Mohamed Azmin said the accomplishment was particularly meaningful as Malaysia was the original proponent of the declaration.
Mon Jul 27 2020
APEC Post-2020 Vision to be launched by year-end, says Azmin
Mohamed Azmin said APEC leaders would have a look at the post-2020 Vision in December.
Sat Jul 25 2020
APEC 2020 to be held in November as scheduled Azmin
The Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit will be held in November as scheduled, said International Trade and Industry Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Azmin Ali.
Mon Jul 13 2020
Tengku Zafrul, Rebecca discuss challenges of hosting APEC
Tengku Zafrul said he had received a call from Rebecca to discuss the progress of APEC, specifically the finance track.
Wed Jun 24 2020
Malaysia chairs the first ever fully virtual APEC senior officials' meeting
The VESOM brought together 21 APEC Economies from eight different time zones, into a single virtual platform.
Thu May 28 2020
Stronger Cooperation Essential to Address Regional Challenges: APEC
The digital economy can foster opportunities that reduce inequality, explained Sta Maria during a visit to the United States to bolster collaboration with the tech community.
Fri Jan 10 2020
Ceritalah ASEAN - Nguyen Ba Thanh: The man who transformed Danang
Danang's astounding progress is the work of one remarkable man: the late Nguyen Ba Thanh - who served as Danangs leader from 1997 to 2013 (he was also the city's Communist party head).
Thu Nov 02 2017
Trump to visit Asia in November, North Korea in spotlight
His visit will include attending two major summits, the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum in Vietnam and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations conclave in the Philippines.
Sat Sep 30 2017
The scamdemic targeting the young and vulnerable
Teenagers and young adults are becoming prime targets for a new wave of cyber scams, a trend raising alarm bells across Southeast Asia.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Japanese manicurist takes on plastic pollution, one nail at a time
Before global leaders address plastic pollution, a Japanese manicurist highlights the issue by incorporating it into her nail designs.
Sat Nov 23 2024
What to watch for ahead of US presidential inauguration
Here's a timeline of events between now and inauguration day.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The battle to reduce road deaths
In Malaysia, over half a million road accidents have been recorded so far this year.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Pro-Palestinian NGOs seek court order to stop Dutch arms exports to Israel
The Dutch state, as a signatory to the 1948 Genocide Convention, has a duty to take all reasonable measures at its disposal to prevent genocide.
Sat Nov 23 2024
How quickly can Trump's Musk-led efficiency panel slash US regulations?
Moves by Trump and his appointees to eliminate existing rules will be met with legal challenges, as many progressive groups and Democratic officials have made clear.
Sat Nov 23 2024
2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth
Consultations on PTPTN loans and admission to IPTA are among services provided at the Higher Education Ministry booth.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily
Almost 200 residents from 60 homes in Kampung Tanjung Kala have ended up stuck when their 200-metre (m) long concrete bridge flooded.
Sat Nov 23 2024
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024