Malaysia Healthcare Travel Industry Blueprint’s Three Pillars Achievable – APHM

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 2 (NNN-Bernama) — The Association of Private Hospitals Malaysia (APHM) is confident that the three pillars listed under the Malaysia Healthcare Travel Industry Blueprint 2021-2025 to boost medical tourism industry in the country, are achievable. APHM president Dr Kuljit Singh, welcoming the blueprint launched by Minister of…

Indonesia’s GDP Growth In Q3 Seen At 4.5 Pct — Maybank Kim Eng

JAKARTA, Nov 2 (NNN-Bernama) — Indonesia’s third quarter (Q3) gross domestic product (GDP) is expected to moderate to 4.5 per cent versus 7.1 per cent in the second quarter, Maybank Kim Eng said. The brokerage said private consumption and investment, which accounts for 54 per cent and 32 per cent…

India Sets Target Of ‘Net Zero’ Carbon Emissions By 2070

By Shakir Husain NEW DELHI, Nov 2 (NNN-Bernama) — India has set a target of “net zero” carbon emissions by 2070 as part of world efforts to fight global warming. It was one of five pledges made by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi while speaking at the United Nations climate…

Three Motorcyclists Including Two Pakistanis Killed In Crash In Malaysia

SEREMBAN (Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia), Nov 2 (NNN-Bernama) — Three motorcyclists including two Pakistani men were killed in an accident at Port Dickson, near here Monday night. Port Dickson district police chief Supt Aidi Sham Mohamed said the accident occurred at about 7 pm when a motorcycle ridden by P. Daneshwaran,…

Canada Keen On Free Trade Agreement With ASEAN, Australia Wants More Trade

By Rosmalis Anuar KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 25 (NNN-Bernama) — Canada is exploring ways to take its relationship with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) to the next level including to a possible free trade agreement, while Australia wants to boost trade with the grouping including in green economy. Canadian…

There Is Urgent Need To Increase Digital-Ready MSMEs Across ASEAN – M’sian PM

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 25 (NNN-Bernama) — There is an urgent need in increasing digital-ready micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) among the ASEAN community, said Malaysian Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob. In his keynote address during the ASEAN Business Investment Summit 2021, Ismail Sabri said MSMEs that are lacking in…

Indonesian President Calls On ASEAN To Accelerate Vaccination, Reactivate Safe Travels, Promote Digital Economy

By Rosmalis Anuar KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 25 (NNN-Bernama) — Indonesian President Joko Widodo, also known as Jokowi, has underlined three main keys for the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) to restart activities and accelerate economic recovery post-COVID-19 pandemic. Speaking at the ASEAN Business and Investment Summit 2021 held virtually…

PM Ismail Sabri To Lead Malaysian Delegation To 38th And 39th ASEAN Summits, Related Summits

PUTRAJAYA (Malaysia), Oct 25 (NNN-Bernama) — Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob will lead the Malaysian delegation to the 38th and 39th ASEAN Summits and Related Summits scheduled from Oct 26 to 28 via video conferencing. Foreign Ministry (Wisma Putra) in a statement on Monday said the Prime Minister will be…

Upcoming ASEAN Summits Will Be Closely Watched By International Community

By Voon Miaw Ping KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 25 (NNN-Bernama) — Until recently, ASEAN meetings are often considered mundane affairs with predicted outcomes. However, the recent decision by ASEAN foreign ministers to exclude Myanmar’s junta from the 38th and 39th ASEAN Summits and Related Summits from Tuesday has probably changed the…

Will ASEAN Focus On Non-Interference, AUKUS At Summits Starting Tuesday?

By Rosmalis Anuar KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 25 (NNN-Bernama) — There are high expectations on the three-day 38th and 39th ASEAN Summit and Related Summits that will begin on Tuesday, with all eyes focused on two of the hot button issues relating to the Southeast Asian region. The first is ASEAN’s…