SINGAPORE, Oct 7 (Bernama) — Singapore will prioritise deeper integration within ASEAN and wider partnerships beyond the bloc’s traditional dialogue partners during its 2027 chairmanship, said Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan. Speaking at a dialogue session during the Milken Institute Asia Summit 2026 on Wednesday, he said progress on these priorities would be key to the success of Singapore’s upcoming chairmanship amid global uncertainties. “If our economy within ASEAN continues to grow, continues to be more integrated, if our respective strengths in energy and technology could really be brought together in a complementary way, where the whole is more than the […]

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 23 (Bernama) — Bangladesh is eyeing a move from the existing conventional trade to greater economic integration by diversifying trade, broadening investments and deepening business partnerships through business engagements. Bangladesh Deputy High Commissioner Mosammat Shahanara Monica said the country should look beyond conventional trade and explore joint ventures, technology partnerships and new investment opportunities across emerging sectors. “There is considerable scope to combine Malaysian capital, technology and expertise with Bangladesh’s market, workforce and production capabilities. “At the same time, Bangladeshi companies can bring their own manufacturing experience, market knowledge and expanding regional networks to the partnership,” she […]

SINGAPORE — Malaysia’s New Industrial Master Plan 2030 could provide useful principles for ASEAN as the regional bloc moves into its next phase of economic integration, Malaysian Investment Development Authority chairman Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz said. Tengku Zafrul said the region should look beyond the headline value of investment and place greater emphasis …

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