Reinforce Centrality, Focus On Realistic Targets And Delivery, ASEAN-BAC’s Nazir Razak Tells Grouping

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 28 (Bernama) -- While the United States President Donald Trump is threatening to impose tariffs on both allies and rivals, an ASEAN’s top private sector official has cautioned Southeast Asian economies to increase trade and reinforce their centrality to shield themselves from such global uncertainties.

Malaysia, Cambodia Discuss Setting Up Joint Trade Committee -- Tengku Zafrul

KOTA TINGGI, Feb 28 (Bernama) -- Malaysia and Cambodia have discussed the proposal to establish the Malaysia-Cambodia Joint Trade Committee (JTC) to optimise trade promotion, said Minister of Investment, Trade, and Industry, Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.

Petronas-Petrovietnam Cooperation Expected To Be Formalised In May -- PM Anwar

HANOI, Feb 26 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has expressed hope that the cooperation between national oil company Petroliam Nasional Bhd (Petronas) and the Vietnam Oil and Gas Group (Petrovietnam) in the maritime border area of both countries will be formalised in May this year.

Axiata Returns To The Black With RM946.82 Mln Net Profit In FY2024

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 26 (Bernama) -- Axiata Group Bhd returned to the black after posting a net profit of RM946.82 million in the financial year ended Dec 31, 2024 (FY2024), against a net loss of RM1.99 billion in the FY2023.

Timor-Leste Will Be 'Very Good New Member' Of ASEAN -- MITI Sec-Gen

By Mohd Khairi Idham Amran and Norsyafawati Ab Wahab

KOTA TINGGI, Feb 25 (Bernama) -- As Malaysia takes on the ASEAN chairmanship in 2025, it is confident that Timor-Leste will be a "very good new member" to the regional bloc, said the secretary-general of the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) Datuk Hairil Yahri Yaacob.

Malaysia Should Lead ASEAN’s Green Shipping Transition Through Financing, Collaboration, Says Expert

By Harizah Hanim Mohamed

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 19 (Bernama) -- Malaysia should spearhead sustainable or green shipping initiatives within ASEAN, such as expanding access to regional financing schemes and promoting cooperation in carving out low-carbon shipping routes.

Thai PM: RCEP, Regional Integration Key To ASEAN Prosperity

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 15 (Bernama) -- Thailand’s Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra has underscored the shared priorities of deeper regional economic integration, strengthening supply chains and contributing to global economic development.

Govt Continues To Identify New Strategies To Ensure Malaysia Remains A Competitive Investment Destination -- PM Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 13 (Bernama) -- The government continues to identify new strategies to make Malaysia an attractive and competitive investment destination, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

Capital A, AAX Stocks Up After Positive 4Q Operating Stats

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 13 (Bernama) -- Capital A Bhd and AirAsia X Bhd’s (AAX) shares rose after the release of their positive fourth-quarter financial year 2024 (4QFY24) operating statistics.

Airasia Carries 63 Mln Passengers With Load Factor Of 89 Pct In FY2024

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 12 (Bernama) -- Capital A Bhd’s aviation arm, AirAsia Aviation Group (AirAsia), carried 63.18 million passengers in the financial year ended Dec 31, 2024 (FY2024) with a load factor of 89 per cent, lifted by robust demand and strategic capacity growth. 

F&N's Net Profit For 1Q 2025 Slips To RM169.018 Mln

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 3 (Bernama) -- Fraser & Neave Holdings Bhd’s (F&N) net profit for the first quarter ended Dec 31, 2024 (1Q 2025) slipped to RM169.018 million from RM170.737 million recorded in 1Q 2024.

Majority ASEAN Members Should Adopt Common Central Time Zone -- Abdul Wahid

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 21 (Bernama) -- The majority of ASEAN member countries should adopt a common time zone of GMT+8 as this would further integrate ASEAN as a compelling economic bloc, Bursa Malaysia chairman Tan Sri Abdul Wahid Omar said.