Under Malaysia’s Chairmanship, programmes in empowering women participation and leadership in the economy will be discussed to the extent possible in rallying further commitment from all stakeholders, for a more inclusive, prosperous and sustainable future.
ASEAN should evolve into a middle-class society, becoming a substantial consumer market rather than merely serving as production sites in the traditional model of export-led industrialization, Liew Chin Tong, Deputy Minister of Invesment, Trade and Industry (MITI) has said.
The initiative aims to make it easier for Japanese companies to enter the countries by encouraging the countries to introduce Japanese safety standards.
Malaysian Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the country is poised to lead ASEAN into a new era that is more inclusive and sustainable next year.
Philippine President Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos Jr said the budget underscores his administration''s commitment to social services, education, and health.
The ministry said the anti-dumping measures were the appropriate response to dumped imports and parts of Việt Nam’s efforts to address the harm caused to its domestic industries.
Vietnam''s apparel and textile sector is set to earn an export revenue of $44 billion this year, up 11 percent year-on-year, and will likely surpass Bangladesh to become the world''s second-biggest exporter in the sector.
The country''s central bank was defending its decisions after the fresh polymer banknotes met backlash from the public, who questioned why portraits of national heroes from the old designs were removed.
Chinese lawmakers are deliberating a draft of the country''s first law specifically focusing on the private sector''s development and protection, aiming to bolster the private economy through legal norms amid strategic reforms to optimise the business environment.
The Indonesian government has unveiled a series of economic stimulus packages totaling 827 trillion rupiahs (US$51.65 billion) for 2025, designed to mitigate economic shocks and address the weakening purchasing power of low- and middle-income groups.
