Kuala Lumpur, April 8 -- The ASEAN Investment Conference 2025 opened in Kuala Lumpur on April 8, on the sidelines of the 12th ASEAN Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors' Meeting (AFMGM). Delivering the keynote address, Malaysian Prime Minister and Finance Minister Anwar Ibrahim noted that the global trading system is facing intense pressure following the US' recent announcement of new import tariffs. While ASEAN member states aim to maintain trade ties with the US, he affirmed the bloc's determination to act collectively to safeguard its economic interests. This, he said, involves proactive engagement with the US to secure mutually beneficial outcomes, while at the same time diversifying and deepening trade relationships with major ...