US, Indo-Pacific countries launch new-generation trade talks shunning tariff cuts
Economic ministers from the US and 13 Indo-Pacific countries launch negotiations on Washington's first major pan-Asian trade engagement.
Thu Sep 08 2022
TTPM targets 1,253 cases first hearing in three months - Nanta
Nanta said until Feb 28, a total of 1,247 out of 2,500 cases had completed the first hearing.
Wed Mar 23 2022
US seeks new robust economic framework with Indo-Pacific allies
While the US has no plans to join the pact, U.S. Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo said the new framework aims to be more inclusive than CPTPP.
Thu Nov 18 2021
Asia-Pacific leaders push for freer trade after Trump
Trump has introduced protectionist trade policies since coming to power in 2017.
Thu Nov 19 2020
Comprehensive and Progressive Trans-Pacific Partnership good that the govt is cautious
Ratification must be dependent on the CPTPP being about 'fair' trade and, therefore, not just about 'free' trade.
Tue Nov 17 2020
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
Malaysia is biggest winner from TPPA2.0 - Moody's
PIIE says that Malaysia will be the biggest winner from CPTPP, as the deal will provide export access into new markets including Canada, Peru and Mexico benefiting palm oil, rubber and electronics
Fri Mar 09 2018
New TPP-like deal to be signed by Malaysia in March 2018
The Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) is slated to be signed on March 8, 2018 in Chile
Wed Jan 24 2018
Malaysia keeps its options open on TPP
International Trade and Industry Minister Datuk Seri Mustapa Mohamed said the changes were not just to comply with the TPPA, but were also due to domestic review that had been ongoing.
Sun May 21 2017
Singapore supports efforts by 11 signatories to sustain TPP
"It is important that we keep up (the) momentum. Singapore will participate constructively in this collective process to harvest the TPP's benefits," he said in a statement here.
Sun May 21 2017
TPPA: Trade pact dumped by Trump could be revived at Asia-Pacific meeting
Japan and other remaining members of the Trans Pacific Partnership will this weekend decide how to revive the trade agreement ditched by U.S. President Donald Trump.
Wed May 17 2017
Malaysia in no hurry to bury the TPP - Mustapa
Minister of International Trade and Industry, Datuk Seri Mustapa Mohamed, has made it clear that while the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) was, at least for now, off the table, Malaysia was "in n
Mon Mar 13 2017
Malaysia less interested in TPPA with US withdrawal - Mustapa
Mustapa Mohamed says Malaysia as well as Vietnam, Singapore and Brunei joined the TPPA with the aim of gaining better access to markets, particularly the US.
Mon Mar 13 2017
RCEP to provide better access, market liberalisation to Malaysia
Malaysia would enjoy better access and market liberalisation under the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) than the commitments under the ASEAN Free-Trade Agreement (FTA), the Dewan Rak
Thu Mar 09 2017
11 TPP members to meet in May to decide on its future - Mustapa
Eleven Trans-Pacific Partnership members are expected to decide on the future of the pact in May this year during the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation trade ministerial meeting in Vietnam.
Thu Feb 16 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