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The Sun
2 days ago
- Business
- The Sun
World leaders confirm attendance at 47th ASEAN Summit in Kuala Lumpur
PUTRAJAYA: Several world leaders from Asia, Europe, Canada, the United States, Africa, and Latin America are expected to attend the 47th ASEAN Summit in Kuala Lumpur this October, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim confirmed. Speaking at a meeting with the Prime Minister's Department staff, Anwar noted that leaders from Italy, the European Union, Canada, and the United States have already committed to attending. 'It will be a major international conference for Malaysia,' Anwar said. Earlier this month, he revealed that Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, and South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, who currently chairs the G20, have confirmed their participation. Anwar emphasized that his recent overseas visits were part of Malaysia's responsibilities as ASEAN Chair, not leisure trips. 'I am among the Prime Ministers who have travelled abroad the most. Coincidentally, Malaysia is ASEAN Chairman this year,' he stated. He expressed confidence in Malaysia's civil service and security forces, citing their strong performance during the recent ASEAN-Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and ASEAN-China Summits. 'If you look at the performance of civil servants, police, Immigration Department, and airports at ASEAN-GCC and ASEAN-China, I am confident in our ability to provide the best for our country,' he added. Malaysia's improved ranking in the IMD World Competitiveness Report—from 34th in 2024 to 23rd in 2025—further reinforces international confidence in the nation's administrative capabilities ahead of the summit. The 47th ASEAN Summit follows the successful 46th edition held in Kuala Lumpur in May, which included the second ASEAN-GCC Summit and the inaugural ASEAN-GCC-China Summit. Malaysia, as the 2025 ASEAN Chair, has adopted the theme 'Inclusivity and Sustainability' for its leadership term. - Bernama
Barnama
2 days ago
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- Barnama
Several World Leaders State Commitment To Attend 47th ASEAN Summit- PM Anwar
GENERAL PUTRAJAYA, July 21 (Bernama) -- Several world leaders including those from Asia, Europe, Canada, the United States, Africa and Latin America are expected to attend the 47th ASEAN Summit scheduled to be held in Kuala Lumpur this October, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. Speaking at the Prime Minister's Meeting with the Prime Minister's Department staff here today, Anwar, who is also the Finance Minister, said that so far, among those who have expressed their commitment to attend are leaders from Italy, the European Union, Canada and the United States. "It (the ASEAN Summit) will be a major international conference for Malaysia," he said. On July 8, Anwar said several heads of government from outside ASEAN had confirmed their attendance at the 47th ASEAN Summit and Related Summits scheduled to be held from Oct 26 to 28. Among the leaders who have confirmed their attendance are Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, whom Anwar met in Rome on July 3, Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, who currently holds the position of President of the G20 Group. Anwar also stressed that his visit abroad was not just for tourism, but rather in Malaysia's capacity as ASEAN Chairman this year, apart from fulfilling invitations from several world leaders. "I am among the Prime Ministers who have travelled abroad the most. Coincidentally, Malaysia is ASEAN Chairman this year," he said Expressing confidence in the services of civil servants including the national security forces based on the excellent performance shown during the recent ASEAN-Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and ASEAN-China Summits, Anwar is confident that the ASEAN Summit in October will be held successfully. 'If you look at the performance (of the services) of civil servants, police, Immigration Department and airports at ASEAN-GCC and ASEAN-China, I am confident in our ability to provide the best for our country,' he said.
The Sun
11-07-2025
- Business
- The Sun
Malaysia strengthens ASEAN-China ties as dialogue coordinator for 2024-2027
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia has reiterated its dedication as the Country Coordinator for ASEAN-China Dialogue Relations for the 2024-2027 term, Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan announced. The commitment was reinforced during discussions with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on the sidelines of the 58th ASEAN Foreign Ministers' Meeting (AMM) at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre. Mohamad expressed gratitude for China's continued support and trust in Malaysia's leadership, particularly as Malaysia prepares to chair ASEAN in 2025. Both ministers reviewed progress in ASEAN-China relations and pledged to deepen bilateral cooperation. 'Both countries acknowledged the importance of advancing strategic partnership initiatives, including economic collaboration, regional connectivity and sustainable development,' Mohamad stated. The talks also covered follow-ups on the recent State Visit and the Joint Statement on strengthening the Malaysia-China Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. Key areas of focus included technical and vocational education (TVET), artificial intelligence (AI), security, digital economy, and research and development. The 'Two Countries, Twin Parks' initiative, a major economic and industrial collaboration, was also highlighted. The meeting concluded positively, with both nations reaffirming their shared goal of fostering closer ties, enhancing regional stability, and promoting mutual prosperity. - Bernama
Malaysia Sun
10-07-2025
- Business
- Malaysia Sun
China's expansive South China sea claims fuel regional instability, trade risks, ASEAN warns
Kuala Lumpur [Malaysia], July 10 (ANI): The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) has urged all parties involved in the South China Sea dispute to act with 'wisdom and prudence' to preserve regional peace and safeguard global trade, the South China Morning Post (SCMP) reported on Thursday. Speaking at the ASEAN-China meeting in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia's Foreign Minister Mohamad Hasan warned that rising geopolitical tensions, particularly between China and the United States, posed serious risks to regional security and the global economy. 'We must therefore ensure that geopolitical tensions do not escalate or threaten to undermine security and global trade in the South China Sea,' he said, as quoted by SCMP. The remarks come as tensions grow between Beijing and Washington over both trade and territorial issues. ASEAN member states have long walked a diplomatic tightrope, relying on the US for regional security while deepening trade ties with China, the SCMP reported. That balance is being tested further by the looming imposition of 40 per cent US tariffs on Chinese goods, set to take effect on August 1, following President Donald Trump's recent trade announcement. At the heart of ASEAN's concern is China's expansive claim over the South China Sea, based on a controversial 10-dash line map. The waterway, which sees over USD 3.5 trillion worth of trade annually, is claimed in part by multiple ASEAN members, including the Philippines, Vietnam, and Malaysia. China's growing military presence and island-building in contested areas have raised alarms across the region, according to SCMP. Mohamad Hasan also referenced ongoing talks on the long-delayed Code of Conduct (COC) in the South China Sea. 'We are confident that with the full commitment of all parties in the negotiations, we should be able to conclude an effective and substantive COC in the not-too-distant future,' he said, as reported by SCMP. China was represented at the meeting by Foreign Affairs Minister Wang Yi, who met ASEAN ministers ahead of a series of talks involving other key partners, including Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio as well as top diplomats from Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Japan and South Korea. According to SCMP, Rubio, the highest-ranking US official to visit the region since Trump's return to office, was also scheduled to meet Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim later in the day. ASEAN continues to emphasise neutrality and unity amid growing pressure to choose sides. Still, the region remains deeply vulnerable to the global rivalry between China and the United States, the South China Morning Post reported. (ANI)
Yahoo
13-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
2025 Land-Sea Economic Forum Drives China-ASEAN Industrial Cooperation
SINGAPORE, June 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- A news report from iChongqing: The 2025 Land-Sea Economic Forum was held on June 12 in Singapore, drawing nearly 200 participants from political, business, and academic sectors both in China and abroad. Themed "Connectivity for Shared Success: Trends and Visions for Chinese Industries Expanding into Southeast Asia," the forum gathered Chinese and international guests in Singapore to explore new opportunities for Chinese industries expanding into the region, and to promote coordinated regional economic development. The smooth development of ASEAN-China relations is largely due to ASEAN's effective functioning as a regional organization, said Kishore Mahbubani, a Distinguished Fellow of the Asia Research Institute at NUS and a Former Permanent Representative of Singapore to the United Nations, in his keynote speech. He noted regional cooperation requires working with all neighbors. China's direct investment in ASEAN has doubled since the pandemic, and ASEAN has also become an important source of foreign investment for China. However, China's investment in ASEAN still accounts for less than 10%, indicating significant growth potential, according to He Dong, Chief Economist at the ASEAN+3 Macroeconomic Research Office (AMRO). Guan Xin, Vice President of Changan Auto Southeast Asia Co., Ltd., shared in his keynote address that in May 2025, Changan's first overseas new energy vehicle manufacturing base officially began operations in Rayong, Thailand. Changan has also established over 190 stores and partnered with more than 200 suppliers across Southeast Asia, creating over 300,000 jobs along the industrial chain and employing more than 1,100 staff, 87% of whom are local employees. During the forum, China Securities released the report "A New Era of Industrial Revolution and Regional Integration: Southeast Asia Investment Report 2025," highlighting that there is broad room for cooperation between China and ASEAN in areas such as digitalization, manufacturing, and services, with Singapore and Chongqing serving as representative models of this partnership. At the forum, representatives from MINISO, Tencent, Ant International, Malaysian Investment Development Authority, the Asian Development Bank, and the Singapore Exchange shared firsthand insights on going global. In roundtable sessions, they highlighted how AI is reshaping cross-border e-commerce, how Chinese cultural exports are gaining traction in ASEAN markets, and how financial services are strengthening China-Singapore connectivity and regional expansion. View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE iChongqing Sign in to access your portfolio
