The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) looks forward to the implementation of the ASEAN Investment Facilitation Framework (AIFF) to facilitate the inflow of investment into the region as ASEAN steps up its efforts towards a comprehensive recovery. Among others, the framework is intended to improve accessibility and transparency of investment measures, streamline and speed …
Malaysia reiterates commitment to ratify RCEP at ASEAN summits
Malaysia has reiterated its strong commitment to ratify the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) Agreement by year-end, during the virtually-held 38th and 39th ASEAN Summits and Related Summits. International Trade and Industry Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Azmin Ali said the RCEP will bring job creation which is direly needed to resuscitate and rejuvenate Malaysia’s economy …
ASEAN needs more comprehensive use of technology, digital economy in agrofood sector
A more comprehensive use of technology and the digital economy in the agrofood sector is one of the priorities that ASEAN countries need to address to enable its member states to handle future uncertainties in the sector, according to Malaysia’s Ministry of Agriculture and Food Industries (MAFI). The ministry said priority should also be given …
Digitalisation agenda to be given focus in Budget 2022
The nation’s digitalisation agenda, including implementation of 5G, which will be led by Digital Nasional Berhad (DNB), will be given focus in the 2022 Budget to be tabled by Finance Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz in Parliament this Friday. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob (pix) said through the 2022 Budget, which …
National Trade Blueprint a five – year strategic plan on trade competitiveness, says Ismail Sabri
The five-year strategic plan of the National Trade Blueprint launched on Monday (Oct 25) will elevate Malaysia’s trade competitiveness and strengthen its position in the international arena, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob said. He said the blueprint with its eight strategic thrusts and 40 recommendations would address necessary structural changes for the export …
