![Malaysia-South Korea FTA expected to be finalised next year - Liew Malaysia-South Korea FTA expected to be finalised next year - Liew](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-11/41732682359_LiewChinTong.jpg)
Malaysia-South Korea FTA expected to be finalised next year - Liew
Deputy Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Liew Chin Tong says the FTA negotiations have already started.
Mon Dec 09 2024
![CPTPP: Malaysia-UK FTA will boost trade and investment - Tengku Zafrul CPTPP: Malaysia-UK FTA will boost trade and investment - Tengku Zafrul](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-12/41733214913_Tengku.jpg)
CPTPP: Malaysia-UK FTA will boost trade and investment - Tengku Zafrul
Tengku Zafrul says the electrical and electronics sector would benefit from the FTA between Malaysia and the UK through the CPTPP.
Tue Dec 03 2024
![Caution and consultations necessary before Malaysia resumes free trade talks with Korea Caution and consultations necessary before Malaysia resumes free trade talks with Korea](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-01/61642054578_TBAzminAli.jpg)
Caution and consultations necessary before Malaysia resumes free trade talks with Korea
Mohamed Azmin reminds that caution and consultations are necessary before Malaysia resumes free trade agreement with South Korea.
Tue Mar 26 2024
![Malaysia, South Korea resume free trade agreement - MITI Malaysia, South Korea resume free trade agreement - MITI](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-03/71648249113_TBhandshake.jpg)
Malaysia, South Korea resume free trade agreement - MITI
The MKFTA is expected to cover the digital economy, the green economy, supply chain and bio-economy.
Tue Mar 26 2024
![Malaysia, Australia strengthen economic ties through four key frameworks Malaysia, Australia strengthen economic ties through four key frameworks](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-03/51709798202_AnwarIbrahimANU.jpg)
Malaysia, Australia strengthen economic ties through four key frameworks
M'sia and Australia are parties to four economic frameworks, including world's largest Free Trade Agreement, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Thu Mar 07 2024
![Prime Minister hopes ASEAN, China continue to work on upgrading free trade agreement Prime Minister hopes ASEAN, China continue to work on upgrading free trade agreement](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-09/71662700091_IsmailSabriYaakob.jpg)
Prime Minister hopes ASEAN, China continue to work on upgrading free trade agreement
Ismail Sabri hopes that both ASEAN and China can continue to work on upgrading the ASEAN-China Free Trade Agreement for mutual benefit.
Fri Sep 16 2022
![Govt woos investors from Egypt, Qatar for rubber sector - Zuraida Govt woos investors from Egypt, Qatar for rubber sector - Zuraida](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-03/61647955138_TBZuraida.jpg)
Govt woos investors from Egypt, Qatar for rubber sector - Zuraida
Zuraida said investors could leverage Msia's position as one of the world's main exporters of rubber products and the free-trade agreement.
Fri Apr 22 2022
![Russia-Ukraine conflict: Malaysia continues international trade cooperation Russia-Ukraine conflict: Malaysia continues international trade cooperation](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-01/81642689202_AzminAliMITIGom.jpg)
Russia-Ukraine conflict: Malaysia continues international trade cooperation
Malaysia establishes economic cooperation with other trading countries through free trade agreements signed by the country.
Thu Mar 24 2022
![Govt taking steps to resume Malaysia-EU trade negotiations Govt taking steps to resume Malaysia-EU trade negotiations](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-03/61647245218_LIMBANHONG.jpg)
Govt taking steps to resume Malaysia-EU trade negotiations
The government is taking steps to resume negotiations on the Malaysia-European Union Free Trade Agreement (MEUFTA).
Mon Mar 14 2022
![China's entry into CPTPP will have a big impact on region - MITI China's entry into CPTPP will have a big impact on region - MITI](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-09/61631701984_AzminAli.jpg)
China's entry into CPTPP will have a big impact on region - MITI
Malaysia has a free trade agreement (FTA) with China via the ASEAN-China FTA.
Tue Sep 21 2021
![Explainer: What happens now the RCEP trade deal has been signed? Explainer: What happens now the RCEP trade deal has been signed?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-11/81605519251_RCEP.jpg)
Explainer: What happens now the RCEP trade deal has been signed?
RCEP will progressively lower tariffs and aims to counter protectionism, boost investment and allow freer movement of goods within the region.
Mon Nov 16 2020
![RCEP finally signed after eight years of negotiations RCEP finally signed after eight years of negotiations](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-11/51605166165_ASEANKe.jpg)
RCEP finally signed after eight years of negotiations
The Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) agreement has finally been signed today after going through 31 rounds of negotiations over the past eight years.
Sun Nov 15 2020
![RCEP encourages re-opening of markets, serves as economic recovery tool RCEP encourages re-opening of markets, serves as economic recovery tool](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-11/51605420301_TanSriMuhyiddinYa.jpg)
RCEP encourages re-opening of markets, serves as economic recovery tool
The Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) will serve as an important instrument for economic recovery and will encourage the reopening of markets.
Sun Nov 15 2020
![Malaysia sets preconditions for TPPA - Azmin Malaysia sets preconditions for TPPA - Azmin](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-10/81603249945_AzminAli.jpg)
Malaysia sets preconditions for TPPA - Azmin
Azmin said while Malaysia was always open to free-trade agreements, what was needed to be given more attention now was a "free and fair-trade agreement".
Tue Nov 10 2020
![Signore Maggipinto: Ciao Malesia ... from the land that gave us Ferrari and Pavarotti Signore Maggipinto: Ciao Malesia ... from the land that gave us Ferrari and Pavarotti](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2018-03/41520394177_itali.jpg)
Signore Maggipinto: Ciao Malesia ... from the land that gave us Ferrari and Pavarotti
Italian ambassador to Malaysia speaks to AWANI Review on a variety of issues, including palm oil, free trade agreements and entrenching Italian culture amongst Malaysians.
Wed Mar 07 2018
![US military plane deporting Indian immigrants lands in India US military plane deporting Indian immigrants lands in India](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/41738754452_USmilitaryplane.jpg)
US military plane deporting Indian immigrants lands in India
The Trump administration has increasingly turned to the military to help carry out its immigration agenda.
Wed Feb 05 2025
![Trump's Gaza plan for 'Riviera of the Middle East' triggers international condemnation Trump's Gaza plan for 'Riviera of the Middle East' triggers international condemnation](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-01/81736117245_tbGazaStripdestro.jpg)
Trump's Gaza plan for 'Riviera of the Middle East' triggers international condemnation
Countries from Russia, China, Spain, Ireland and the UK say they continue to support the two-state solution.
Wed Feb 05 2025
![US Postal Service suspends inbound parcels from China, Hong Kong US Postal Service suspends inbound parcels from China, Hong Kong](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/51738752791_UnitedStatesPostal.jpg)
US Postal Service suspends inbound parcels from China, Hong Kong
Trump's crackdown on de minimis would make the products sold by the likes of Shein and Temu more expensive.
Wed Feb 05 2025
![US plan to take over Gaza: Malaysia's stance on Palestine unchanged - PM US plan to take over Gaza: Malaysia's stance on Palestine unchanged - PM](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/51738751876_AnwarIbrahimACCCI.jpg)
US plan to take over Gaza: Malaysia's stance on Palestine unchanged - PM
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim says Malaysia's stance remains the same as that of other Islamic countries.
Wed Feb 05 2025
![US freezes funding for security mission tackling Haiti's gangs US freezes funding for security mission tackling Haiti's gangs](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/81738750569_haitiflag.jpg)
US freezes funding for security mission tackling Haiti's gangs
More than $13 million in US funding for an international security force helping fight armed gangs in Haiti has been frozen, the UN says.
Wed Feb 05 2025
![Over 40,000 civil servants at high risk of mental health issues - Zaliha Over 40,000 civil servants at high risk of mental health issues - Zaliha](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/61738751180_ZalihaMustafa.jpg)
Over 40,000 civil servants at high risk of mental health issues - Zaliha
A total of 44,901 civil servants were screened under Public Service Psychological Health Digital Profiling System, says Dr Zaliha Mustafa.
Wed Feb 05 2025
![India's Modi takes 'holy dips' at Maha Kumbh, week after stampede killed dozens India's Modi takes 'holy dips' at Maha Kumbh, week after stampede killed dozens](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/61738745483_NarendraModi.jpg)
India's Modi takes 'holy dips' at Maha Kumbh, week after stampede killed dozens
Security personnel stood in the water nearby while thousands of people crowded the banks to watch the prime minister perform the rituals.
Wed Feb 05 2025
![Philippine Congress endorses impeachment complaint against vice president Philippine Congress endorses impeachment complaint against vice president](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/71738753244_PhilippineVicePre.jpg)
Philippine Congress endorses impeachment complaint against vice president
Vice President Sara Duterte would be the Philippines' second most senior official to face removal from office.
Wed Feb 05 2025
![What is a sovereign wealth fund? What is a sovereign wealth fund?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-09/81694412465_USDollar.jpg)
What is a sovereign wealth fund?
Sovereign wealth funds are investment vehicles owned by countries.
Wed Feb 05 2025
![[COLUMNIST] Rising above Trump tariffs: How a resilient global economy outlasts US protectionism [COLUMNIST] Rising above Trump tariffs: How a resilient global economy outlasts US protectionism](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-10/51728873693_EMIR.jpg)
[COLUMNIST] Rising above Trump tariffs: How a resilient global economy outlasts US protectionism
The current alarm over Trumps tariff threats overlooks a key point: global markets are resilient and adaptable.
Wed Feb 05 2025