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
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