Malaysia boosts cooperation and sustainable development in ASEAN

Kuala Lumpur, Mar 13 (Prensa Latina) Strengthening cooperation among the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) members and laying the foundations for sustainable development in the region are now Malaysia's priorities, the government said.

March 13, 2025
09:06

Deputy Investment, Trade, and Industry Minister Liew Chin Tong underscored key objectives for Malaysia as ASEAN’s chair in 2025.

One of them is to promote a semiconductor supply chain in the region because of the importance of these components for manufacturing smartphones, computers, automobiles, and many other electronic devices, so crucial in the contemporary world.

The official stated that the ASEAN Economic Community (AEC) is arranging the final details of the 2026-2030 Strategic Plan, which is expected to be launched during the 46th Summit of the regional grouping and other related meetings, in this country.

ASEAN will launch the ASEAN Community Vision 2045, which outlines the bloc’s strategic priorities for the next 20 years. jrr/iff/jcm/msm