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
Japan PM Kishida dogged by domestic wrangle on international trip
Kishida struggled to shake off domestic scandals that have undermined his approval ratings.
Sat Nov 19 2022
APEC summit disrupted by North Korean ICBM test
That launch adds to a record-breaking year for North Korea's missile programme after it resumed testing ICBMs for the first time since 2017.
Fri Nov 18 2022
APEC host Thailand's budding marijuana industry faces backlash
Since Thailand decriminalised cannabis this year, shops selling homegrown and imported strains, pre-rolled joints and gummies sprang up.
Thu Nov 17 2022
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
Trump, Xi to meet at virtual Asia Pacific forum as trade spat endures
At the last APEC summit in 2018, the countries failed to agree on a joint communique for the first time in the bloc's history.
Fri Nov 20 2020
Malaysia, amid political turmoil, says to host virtual APEC summit in Nov
Muhyiddin will chair on Nov. 20 the Economic Leaders' Meeting (AELM) which will have the participation of all 21 APEC economic leaders.
Mon Oct 26 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
PM Najib arrives in Peru for APEC meet
Datuk Seri Najib Razak arrives in Peru's capital this morning to attend the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation Economic Leader's Meeting.
Sat Nov 19 2016
TPPA's fate to be determined at APEC meeting in Peru next week
The fate of the Trans-Pacific Partnership pact will be determined at the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation summit to be held in Peru next week.
Sat Nov 12 2016
Najib arrives in Beijing for APEC summit
The AELM, themed 'Shaping the Future through Asia-Pacific Partnership', will be chaired by President Xi Jinping of China.
Sun Nov 09 2014
Malaysia, Australia to discuss resolving asylum-seeker problem
Malaysia and Australia have agreed to further discuss the cooperation that Malaysia can extend to help overcome the problem of asylum seekers Australia faces.
Mon Oct 07 2013
Najib expresses concern on TPPA at APEC Summit
With TPP going beyond the normal trades and investments that Malaysia has been practising with many other countries, the premier is asking for "flexibility" in negotiating the agreement.
Mon Oct 07 2013
APEC leaders meet in shadow of US shutdown
The US government shutdown has stopped President Barack Obama from attending the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit in Indonesia.
Mon Oct 07 2013
Najib arrives in Bali for APEC Summit
This year's APEC Summit is themed, 'Towards Resilient Asia-Pacific, Engine of Global Growth'.
Sun Oct 06 2013
ISIS Malaysia's perspective of Budget 2025
An excellent rakyat-centric budget under the overarching principle of a caring and humane economy.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Record increase in STR, SARA aid initiatives
The government will provide a significant boost to the Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) and Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) initiatives next year.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: EPF contributions to be made mandatory for foreign workers – PM Anwar
The government plans to make it compulsory for all non-citizen workers to contribute to the Employees Provident Fund (EPF).
Fri Oct 18 2024
What policies to expect from Indonesia's new President Prabowo
Prabowo will be open to foreign investment, his aide has said, such as by offering investors management of airports and sea ports.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Govt allocates RM470 mil to empower women's participation in PMKS
The Women's Leadership Apprenticeship Program will be intensified as an effort to produce more female corporate personalities.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Israel sends more troops into north Gaza, deepens raid
Residents of Jabalia in northern Gaza said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp, using heavy air and ground fire.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Indonesia ramps up security ahead of Prabowo's inauguration
Prabowo Subianto will be sworn in as Indonesia's president on Sunday with Vice President-elect, Gibran Rakabuming Raka, also taking office.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Immediate allocation of RM150 mil for local authorities, DID to tackle flash floods
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said this allocation is intended to address the recent flash floods that hit the capital and several major towns.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Sabah, Sarawak to continue receiving among highest allocations - PM
Sabah and Sarawak continues to be prioritised under Budget 2025, with allocations of RM6.7 billion and RM5.9 billion respectively.
Fri Oct 18 2024
NFOF will be operational in November 2024 with funding of RM1 bil
PM Anwar Ibrahim said NFOF will support venture capital fund managers to invest in startup companies with RM300 million set aside for 2025.
Fri Oct 18 2024