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
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
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains
Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award
Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM
The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays
KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024
Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity
The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024
NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) wishes to offer the following clarifications to the issues raised.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections
The Online Safety Advocacy Group (OSAG) stands united with people in Malaysia in the fight against serious online harms.
Fri Nov 22 2024