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
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
COVID-19: Singapore pledges to stay globally connected
Singapore has pledged that it will work to stay connected with the world, even as the world threatens to fragment and regress towards protectionism amid the COVID-19 situation.
Mon Jun 15 2020
Jeffrey Sachs: Mighty Nations With Petty Views Mount Walls Of Nationalist Isolation
World-renowned economist Jeffrey Sachs calls for leaders to drop protectionism for cooperation to achieve the UN's Sustainable Development Goals of eradicating poverty and inequality.
Fri Mar 01 2019
G7 leaders end summit split on climate change, more united on trade
Under pressure from allies, U.S. President Donald Trump backed a pledge to fight protectionism on Saturday.
Sat May 27 2017
France's Hollande warns Trump against protectionism
French President Francois Hollande on Saturday warned U.S. President Donald Trump against taking a protectionist approach, which he said would have economic and political consequences.
Sun Jan 29 2017
G20 nations pledge to boost trade despite growing protectionism
The world's leading economies pledge to oppose trade protectionism and reiterated a promise not to add new protective measures until 2018.
Sun Jul 10 2016
Debunking the misconceptions of the fight against TPPA
The implications are real and will affect real Malaysians on the ground regardless of political belief, race or interest.
Wed Oct 16 2013
IMF chief says US faces fiscal tightening
Finance officials from the world's largest economies called on countries to reject protectionism and currency manipulation despite a raft of economic problems that include the US deficit.
Tue Nov 06 2012
Astro AWANI's revamped English news website, AWANI International, launches on Oct 21
Astro AWANI's revamped English platform delivers in-depth global news and expert analysis to keep you informed on key developments.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Israeli strikes kill 33 people in Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza, medics say
Residents of Jabalia said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp after pushing through suburbs and residential districts.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Liam Payne's ex-partner calls for media restraint after 'painful' death
Cheryl Tweedy used her statement to urge the media to remember they had a seven-year-old son, Bear, who could read the reports.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Analysts: Indonesia's strong MoF leadership team to boost investor confidence
Sri Mulyani Indrawati as head of Indonesia's Ministry of Finance is expected to instil confidence among investors.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Biden offers both a carrot and a stick to Israel as his term nears an end
Israel has frequently resisted US advice and has caused political difficulties for the Biden administration.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says BRICS will generate most of global economic growth
Russian President Vladimir Putin will host a summit of the group in the city of Kazan on Oct. 22-24.
Sat Oct 19 2024
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