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From Sharifah Hunaini Syed Ismail
VIENTIANE, Oct 11 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is committed to exploring new business opportunities in Laos that could benefit both countries and is looking forward to enhancing bilateral cooperation, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 9 (Bernama) -- China's Rural Tourism Highway 1 has welcomed over 25 million visitors and generated a tourism revenue of more than 12 billion Chinese yuan, showcasing the vigorous development of tourism in Qiandongnan, in the first eight months of this year. (100 Chinese yuan = RM60.62)
By Nurul Jannah Kamaruddin
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 8 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is poised to exceed its national growth target in 2024 on the back of sound fiscal policies and an ongoing commitment to reforms under the MADANI economic framework, said Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 7 (Bernama) -- The East Coast Economic Region Development Council (ECERDC) has realised investments totalling RM10.2 billion in Pahang year-to-date, far exceeding its initial target of RM5.7 billion.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 4 (Bernama) -- The East Coast Economic Region Development Council (ECERDC) has realised investments totalling RM3.1 billion in Terengganu, 98 per cent of which is in the manufacturing sector and the balance in the tourism sector
From Mohd Haikal Mohd Isa
ISLAMABAD, Oct 3 (Bernama) -- There is a clear commitment from the leadership of Malaysia and Pakistan to resolve any issues that could impede the flourishing trade and commerce between the two countries, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 3 (Bernama) -- Airbnb hopes that the government will support and endorse the national short-term rental accommodation (STRA) guidelines and recognise the potential of the sharing economy in the hospitality sector in Budget 2025.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 3 (Bernama) -- The ASEAN+3 Macroeconomic Research Office (AMRO) has pared down its 2024 economic growth forecast for the region to 4.2 per cent, down from 4.4 per cent in July, largely driven by revised growth projections for China and Vietnam.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 3 (Bernama) -- The hotel industry is calling on the government to address persistently low room rates and rising operational costs for the upcoming Budget 2025 to be tabled on Oct 18.
MANILA, Oct 2 (Bernama) — The Philippines aviation industry is on the cusp of a significant transformation, and is poised to become an aviation hub in Asia by 2028, lifted by its airport privatisation initiatives and the completion of its new airport.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 2 (Bernama) -- Hong Leong Investment Bank Bhd (HLIB) expects Budget 2025 to responsibly walk the fiscal consolidation path, a lower fiscal deficit target from -4.3 per cent to -3.9 per cent, yet be supportive of gross domestic product (GDP) growth, subsidies savings and improved revenue channels.
PUTRAJAYA, Oct 1 (Bernama) -- The government views third sector organisations in Islamic finance, including zakat (tithe), waqf, and infaq institutions, as having a significant role in ensuring sustainable and equitable economic development in the country, said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof.
