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Korea begins fifth round of free trade talks with Malaysia
22-Oct-2024 Korea JoongAng Daily
The industry ministry said that it has launched the fifth round of negotiations with Malaysia for a bilateral FTA as Korea aims to broaden its trade portfolio.
Malaysia’s BRICS participation won’t involve free trade agreements, says Liew
18-Oct-2024 The Edge Malaysia
Malaysia’s participation in BRICS will not include any free trade agreement (FTA) between the country and members of the economic group, said Deputy Investment, Trade, and Industry Minister Liew Chin Tong.
Malaysia in talks for new free trade deals to blunt impact of geopolitical conflicts — Zafrul
14-Oct-2024 The Edge Malaysia
Malaysia is currently negotiating several new free trade agreements that would help to diversify its trade and investments, and mitigate the impact of conflicts in the Middle East and the Russia-Ukraine war.
UAE, Malaysia conclude negotiations towards CEPA
11-Oct-2024 Zawya
A trade deal between the UAE and Malaysia seeks to eliminate or lower tariffs, reduce barriers to trade, promote private-sector collaboration and establish new pathways for investment.
Egyptian-Malaysian free trade agreement in progress: Malaysian plantation minister
9-Oct-2024 Ahramonline
Egypt’s Minister of Investment and Foreign Trade and his Malaysian counterpart are currently engaged in designing a free trade agreement (FTA) between the two countries, where palm oil will be a key pillar of this imminent action
Dhaka, KL want stronger ties; next round of discussions on FTA soon
7-Oct-2024 UNB
Bangladesh and Malaysia have agreed to expand bilateral relations and explore new areas of cooperation. This decision was made during a visit by the Malaysian Prime Minister to Bangladesh.
Malaysia, GCC finalising FTA to boost economic ties
24-Sep-2024 Business Today
Malaysia is nearing the completion of a free trade agreement with the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC). The foreign minister, Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan, announced the progress and highlighted the importance of this economic cooperation. Both Malaysia and the GCC members are expected to sign the FTA soon.
Malaysia joins six countries to ratify UK’s accession into CPTPP
20-Sep-2024 The Malaysian Reserve
Malaysia has officially ratified the UK’s entry into the CPTPP, marking their first bilateral free trade agreement. The agreement is expected to enter into force by the end of 2024 for the UK and ratifying countries.
Malaysia ready to resume FTA negotiations with EU — Tengku Zafrul
6-Sep-2024 The Malaysian Reserve
The Malaysian government has recently approved the resumption of negotiations with the European Union (EU) to finalize a free trade agreement (FTA). This decision comes after a hiatus in negotiations that began in 2010 and were suspended in 2012 due to disagreements over several key issues.
Malaysia, New Zealand to conduct scoping exercise prior to FTA
3-Sep-2024 New Straits Times
Malaysia and New Zealand Prime Ministers tasked officials to conduct a scoping exercise before launching a review of the Malaysia-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement.
Malaysia works On FTA with GCC countries - Minister
28-Aug-2024 MENAFN
Malaysia’s Minister of Investment, Trade and industry Tengku Zarful Abdul Aziz said on Friday that his country is holding talks on a free trade agreement (FTA) with the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC).
Free trade talks with GCC on FTA with UAE by year end, says Tengku Zafrul
23-Aug-2024 The Malaysian Reserve
Malaysia is continuing discussions with the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) for a free trade agreement (FTA) while a bilateral pact with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) will be concluded by the end of this year.
India-Malaysia trade to go beyond bilateral partnership, push new tech
21-Aug-2024 The Hindu BusinessLine
India and Malaysia are part of two free trade pacts – the India-ASEAN FTA (Malaysia is one of the ten ASEAN countries that are signatories to the agreement) and the India-Malaysia CECA. Both pacts are now under review.
S. Korea, Malaysia resume free trade talks after 5-year hiatus
20-Aug-2024 Yonhap News Agency
South Korea has resumed negotiations for a free trade agreement with Malaysia after a five-year hiatus. The aim is to deepen economic ties beyond the existing ASEAN FTA. The fourth round of talks will focus on services, investment, and digital, green, and bio industries.
Decision on restarting Malaysia-EU FTA talks imminent, says ambassador
12-Aug-2024 The Star
Outgoing European Union (EU) Ambassador to Malaysia Michalis Rokas says he is confident that the decision to restart negotiations on the stalled Malaysia-EU Free Trade Agreement (MEUFTA) is imminent. Having started the stock-taking exercise last year, the decision to restart talks on MEUFTA may take, at the maximum, a couple of months.
Zafrul: Malaysia-UAE Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement on track for year-end enforcement
1-Aug-2024 The Edge Malaysia
Malaysia’s first free trade agreement (FTA) with the United Arab Emirates (UAE),s expected to be signed in two months.
Sri Lanka begins drafting free trade agreement with Malaysia
12-Jun-2024 Economy Next
Sri Lanka’s cabinet of ministers have approved the starting of relevant negotiations for a free trade agreement with Malaysia, minister Bandula Gunawardena said.
UN criticises EFTA for jeopardising the right to food
7-Jun-2024 Swiss Right to Seed Coalition
The member countries of European Free Trade Association (EFTA) are jeopardising the right to food through free trade agreements with countries of the Global South.
Malaysia keen on FTA partnership with Bangladesh: Reports
4-Jun-2024 Fibre2Fashion
Malaysia is enthusiastic about signing a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with Bangladesh to boost bilateral trade and investment.
Malaysia keen to sign FTA, invites Bangladeshis for education, health
30-May-2024 Dhaka Tribune
Malaysia is keen to sign a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with Bangladesh to increase two-way trade and investment and urges Bangladeshis to explore the international standard of education and healthcare services in Kuala Lumpur.