Malaysia, Singapore can work together to boost intra-Asean trade - Johari
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia and Singapore can collaborate to enhance business connectivity within Asean and boost intra-Asean trade by leveraging their strengths in supply chains, the digital economy, and key industries.
This was emphasised during the Third Annual Ministerial Dialogue between the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (Miti) and Singapore's Ministry of Energy, Trade and Industry (Meti), which was represented by its Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong, who is also Minister for Trade and Industry.
Investment, Trade and Industry Minister, Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani said both countries could explore ways to facilitate greater trade and business linkages among Asean member states, with the long-term objective of increasing the share of intra-Asean trade.
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