1y ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 2 (Bernama) -- South Korea, which will be hosting the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) this year for the first time in 20 years, will focus on innovation, digitalisation and sustainability.
1y ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 2 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's economic growth is expected to moderate to 4.9 per cent in 2025, slightly above the official target range of 4.5 per cent to 5.5 per cent, taking into account the impact of domestic policies and external challenges, said KSI Strategic Institute for Asia Pacific (KSI).
1y ago
By Nurul Jannah Kamaruddin and Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 1 (Bernama) -- Building on its strong economic performance in 2024, Malaysia is poised to maintain its growth momentum into 2025, with the gross domestic product (GDP) projected to expand by up to 6.0 per cent, said an economist.
1y ago
By Norsyafawati Ab Wahab
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 31 (Bernama) -- The ringgit emerged as the best-performing currency in Asia in 2024, standing out among major regional peers amid a challenging global economic landscape.
1y ago
By Harizah Hanim Mohamed and Danni Haizal Danial Donald
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 31 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's equity market delivered a commendable performance in 2024, earning a solid grade close to an “A”, with several key milestones achieved throughout the year, laying the foundation for the main index to reach 1,800 next year, with 50 new listings anticipated.
1y ago
GEORGE TOWN, Dec 31 (Bernama) -- Penang has attracted an impressive investment inflow in the industrial sector this year, with approved investments up to the third quarter (3Q) hitting RM22.6 billion.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 31 (Bernama) – Malaysia’s expertise in halal food products combined with Peru’s premium agricultural raw material inputs, such as quinoa, chia seeds, and cashew nuts, offers immense potential for joint ventures (JVs) between the two nations.
1y ago
By Siti Radziah Hamzah
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 30 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended the penultimate day of the year positively after a weak start, driven by buying momentum in selected heavyweights led by Maybank and Petronas Chemicals amid year-end window dressing by local institutions.
1y ago
By Nor Baizura Basri
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 30 (Bernama) -- ASEAN economies can emulate Malaysia’s move to renew some of its bilateral trade deals with partner countries to include sustainability elements and the changing dynamics of the global investment landscape.
1y ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 30 (Bernama) -- Rising electricity costs and corporate requirements to report energy-saving initiatives are set to accelerate solar adoption in 2025, driving solar engineering, procurement, construction and commissioning (EPCC) players' order books to all-time highs.
1y ago
By Nurul Jannah Kamaruddin
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 28 (Bernama) -- The ringgit is set to exhibit softness next week during the last period of trading in 2024 and the start of 2025, with movements likely ranging between 4.47 and 4.50.
1y ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 27 (Bernama) -- The ringgit held steady against a strong US dollar, closing little changed from yesterday's level.