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OSAKA, Oct 28 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Investment Development Authority’s (MIDA) success in attracting RM12.79 billion in potential investments from Japanese companies at Expo 2025 Osaka signals a strong vote of confidence in Malaysia’s industrial ecosystem, especially in green technology, semiconductors and medical devices sectors.
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By Engku Shariful Azni Engku Ab Latif
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 28 (Bernama) -- US President Donald Trump’s visit to Malaysia during the ASEAN Summit and the Agreement on Reciprocal Trade (ART) signed between Malaysia and the United States (US) on Sunday has the potential to lift Malaysia's gross domestic product (GDP) growth by 0.5 to 0.7 percentage points each year through to 2030, an analyst said.
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GEORGE TOWN, Oct 27 (Bernama) -- Pensonic Holdings Bhd (Pensonic) recorded a 53 per cent rise in net profit for the first quarter ended Aug 31 of its 2026 financial year, underpinned by stronger export performance, improved operational efficiency, and continued progress under its lifestyle-driven strategy.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 27 (Bernama) -- The signing of the Malaysia-United States Agreement on Reciprocal Trade (ART) reaffirms the strong economic ties between the two nations and highlights Malaysia’s role as a key US partner in Southeast Asia, opening new opportunities for cooperation in trade, investment and innovation, said the American Malaysian Chamber of Commerce (AMCHAM).
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KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 27 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened higher today, supported by persistent buying interest in heavyweights across the board and continued optimism following positive Wall Street performance last Friday.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 24 (Bernama) -- Global video game commerce company Xsolla has cemented its position in Southeast Asia after a high-impact week in Thailand, hosting Xsolla Connect Bangkok 2025 and participating in Gamescom Asia x Thailand Game Show 2025.
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By Zufazlin Baharuddin
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 24 (Bernama) -- Seven Priority Economic Deliverables (PEDs) have been fully completed, with another five expected to be delivered by the 47th ASEAN Summit and Related Summits, bringing the total to twelve completed PEDs — the latest update on Malaysia’s scorecard.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 23 (Bernama) -- AM Best has affirmed the financial strength rating of A- (Excellent) and the long-term issuer credit rating of “a-” (Excellent) of Micronesia’s Marble Reinsurance Corporation (Marble Re), maintaining a stable outlook.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 22 (Bernama) -- Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) is working alongside the Ministry of Transport (MOT) and the Land Public Transport Agency (APAD) on a review into recent aerotrain service disruptions at KL International Airport (KLIA) Terminal 1.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 22 (Bernama) -- Hologic Inc announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by funds managed by Blackstone and TPG in a transaction valued at up to US$79 per share, representing an enterprise value of up to US$18.3 billion. (US$1=RM4.22)
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By Engku Shariful Azni Engku Ab Latif
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 22 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened slightly higher against the US dollar on Wednesday amid the US government shutdown and uncertainty over the meeting between US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping next week, an analyst said.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 21 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said Malaysia intends to reinforce ASEAN's central role in guiding the implementation of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) during the 5th RCEP Leaders' Meeting next week.