1d ago
By Mohamad Syazwan Mustafa
JOHOR BAHRU, July 9 (Bernama) -- Johor has become one of the most vibrant investment destinations in Malaysia as it continues to record investment approvals totalling RM30.1 billion in the first quarter of this year, creating momentum and a new wave in the country's investment ecosystem through the digital and artificial intelligence (AI) sectors.
1d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, July 11 (Bernama) -- The emergence of more ASEAN-based multinational corporations (MNCs) with strong ties to United States (US) companies could be key to navigating current economic challenges and shaping a new regional growth framework.
1d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, July 11 (Bernama) -- Malaysian Reinsurance Bhd (Malaysian Re) has secured two major accolades at the Insurance Asia Awards 2025 in Singapore, reinforcing its strong standing in the ASEAN reinsurance landscape.
1d ago
By Abdul Hamid A Rahman
KUALA LUMPUR, July 11 (Bernama) -- Sianlon Aquatic Sdn Bhd, one of Malaysia’s leading ornamental fish breeders, is exploring new export prospects in the Japanese market following its participation in Expo 2025 Osaka.
1d ago
By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid
KUALA LUMPUR, July 11 (Bernama) -- ASEAN must demand reciprocal market access from major trading partners such as the European Union (EU) and China, especially in sectors like palm oil, halal products and electric vehicle (EV) battery minerals, to safeguard its regional trade stability amid rising global protectionism, an analyst said.
2d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, July 10 (Bernama) -- Global asset manager Manulife Investment Management (Manulife IM) expects the ringgit to strengthen against the US dollar in the second half of 2025 (2H2025), supported by gains in Asian markets.
4d ago
By Rosemarie Khoo Mohd Sani and Mikhail Raj Abdullah
KUALA LUMPUR, July 8 (Bernama) -- Malaysia stands to gain immensely from Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s official visits to Italy, France and Brazil, not only in attracting potential investments, but also in expanding export markets as protectionist tendencies from American tariffs threaten to shutter global trade.
4d ago
PETALING JAYA, July 8 (Bernama) -- Malaysian palm oil products are experiencing rising demand for industrial applications, particularly in food processing from the Sub-Saharan African region, said Plantation and Commodities Minister Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani.
6d ago
By Siti Radziah Hamzah
KUALA LUMPUR, July 6 (Bernama) -- The Sarawak-linked segment of the ASEAN Power Grid (APG) is shaping up to be a crucial enabler of regional decarbonisation efforts, supplying low-carbon hydropower to displace fossil fuel generation across Southeast Asia, said an expert.
6d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, July 5 (Bernama) -- ASEAN has taken steps to reform the grouping by not only increasing trade among the member countries but also the use of local currencies in trade as a concrete way toward a more stable financial system free of unilateral domination, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said today.
7d ago
By K. Naveen Prabu
KUALA LUMPUR, July 5 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian rubber market is expected to trade mixed with some volatility next week amid uncertainty over global demand due to the United States (US) tariff uncertainties, according to the Malaysian Rubber Glove Manufacturers Association (MARGMA).
7d ago
From Arul Rajoo Durar Raj
PARIS, July 4 (Bernama) -- The signing of an agreement between AirAsia and Airbus for the purchase of A321XLR aircraft will further strengthen the airline's operational capabilities for short- and medium-haul routes, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.