Malaysia, EU resume FTA negotiations

The EU is currently Malaysia’s fourth largest trading partner, with trade in goods worth 45 billion EUR (US$46.7 billion) in 2023 and trade in services worth 11 billion EUR in 2022.

Australia to become ASEAN tourism partner

ASEAN tourism ministers have unanimously agreed to establish the ASEAN-Australia Tourism Ministers’ Meeting, a new initiative aimed at fostering deeper collaboration in the tourism sector.

President Trump vows new US 'golden age' as second term begins

"The golden age of America begins right now. From this day forward our country will flourish and be respected again all over the world," Trump said in the Capitol, where the inauguration was held indoors for the first time in decades, due to freezing weather.

Bhutan running out of non-renewable resources

The country’s non-renewable resources paint a mixed picture of stability and decline, with coal and talc known reserves fully exhausted and others showing worrying downward trends.

Indonesia: Mount Ibu erupts, spewing 4km-high ash cloud

There are around 13,000 residents living near the volcano, said spokesperson of Indonesia's disaster agency Abdul Muhari. However, there is no plan to evacuate them so far. Personnel have been deployed just in case evacuation is needed.

Malaysia announces activities for ASEAN Chairmanship 2025

Malaysia aims to bring ASEAN closer to the grassroots level, allowing ASEAN to appreciate Malaysia’s rich diversity, and providing opportunities for local communities to gain better awareness of ASEAN and benefit from business and tourism prospects.

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