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From Kisho Kumari Sucedaram
BEIJING, June 23 (Bernama) – Rather than being fixated on its trade dispute with the United States (US), China is refocusing its efforts towards bolstering ties with non-confrontational partners, including developing nations, to boost trade and investments.
A Commentary By M.Saraswathi
KUALA LUMPUR, May 26 (Bernama) -- The leaders of Southeast Asia’s 10-member grouping have adopted an ambitious new economic strategy that envisions a developed ASEAN as the epicentre of growth in the larger Asia-Pacific region, elevating its stature to emerge as the world’s fourth-largest economy.
KUALA LUMPUR, May 26 (Bernama) -- In a landmark move for regional energy cooperation, leading energy companies from Malaysia, Singapore, and Vietnam have signed a joint development agreement to explore the export of renewable electricity from Vietnam to Malaysia and Singapore.
KUCHING, May 20 (Bernama) -- Petroleum Sarawak Bhd (Petros) and China Jiangsu International Group (CJI) have signed a strategic cooperation agreement to realise Sarawak’s low-carbon vision.
KUALA LUMPUR, May 15 (Bernama) -- The 29th World Gas Conference (WGC2025) will take place from May 19 to 23 at the National Convention Center in Beijing, marking the first time the flagship event is hosted in China since its inception in 1931, underscoring China’s rising influence in global energy dialogue.
PHNOM PENH, May 7 (Bernama) -- The Associated Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry of Malaysia (ACCCIM) and Cambodia Chamber of Commerce (CCC) have launched a joint initiative to enhance economic cooperation and increase bilateral trade.
KUALA LUMPUR, April 25 (Bernama) -- Malaysia remains committed to sharing its expertise and fostering meaningful collaborations with international partners, particularly in promoting awareness and innovation within the halal ecosystem at Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan, which is running from April 13 to Oct 13, 2025.
BEIJING, April 10 (Bernama) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping’s official visit to Malaysia next week will be pivotal in not only triggering new investments in Southeast Asia but also pave the way for further economic development and prosperity in the region.
By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad
KUALA LUMPUR, April 8 (Bernama) -- The development of the Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia, Phillippines (BIMP) and East ASEAN Growth Area (EAGA) will not only benefit Sabah and Sarawak but contribute towards reinforcing Southeast Asia's economy, Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan, said today.
KUALA LUMPUR, March 25 (Bernama) -- CIMB Bank Bhd has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Wild Asia Sdn Bhd to drive the transition toward more sustainable practices in the palm oil sector.
KUALA LUMPUR, March 19 (Bernama) -- EDOTCO Malaysia and Digital Nasional Bhd (DNB) have collaborated with the Langkawi Development Authority (LADA) to transform Langkawi into Malaysia’s first 5G-enabled digital tourism hub.
KUALA LUMPUR, March 14 (Bernama) -- Trade wars, tariffs and sanctions have been transformed from economic tools into weapons in a broader struggle for dominance, fostering an atmosphere of suspicion and distrust that is eroding the foundations of international cooperation, according to Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
