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KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 11 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's participation in multiple unilateral trade agreements could attract more investors to the country and benefit other ASEAN nations, an economic analyst said.
1y ago
By Abdul Hamid A Rahman
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 19 (Bernama) -- The ringgit ended lower against the US dollar on Thursday, continuing its decline after the US Federal Reserve (Fed) signalled a more cautious approach to rate cuts next year, following a 25-basis-point reduction on Wednesday.
1y ago
By Harizah Hanim Mohamed
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 18 (Bernama) -- It has been a strong year for ports in Malaysia as operators pushed ahead with capital-intensive infrastructure upgrading works and rode on the wave of e-commerce growth as well as rising global trade to maintain their competitiveness.
1y ago
By Harizah Hanim Mohamed
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 1 (Bernama) -- Global shipping costs are expected to remain high next year, with freight rates likely to continue rising due to ongoing challenges in the shipping industry, including US President-elect Donald Trump’s tariff threats and the situation in the Red Sea.
1y ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 30 (Bernama) -- The ringgit is expected to trade within the range of 4.4275 to 4.4475 versus the American dollar next week, with a slight upside bias, on anticipation of a US interest rate cut in December.
1y ago
By Danni Haizal Danial Donald
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 26 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market ended higher on Tuesday, supported by the uptrend in the regional rubber futures markets and steady crude oil prices, a dealer said.
1y ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 18 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s economic growth will remain modest for the rest of 2024, citing weakening external demand and ongoing global policy uncertainties, said Hong Leong Investment Bank Bhd (HLIB).
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KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 15 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s removal from the United States Treasury’s (Treasury) monitoring list indicated that the country’s economic and foreign exchange policies are now viewed as balanced and transparent, said an economist.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 14 (Bernama) -- The theme of the 31st Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Economic Leaders' Week (AELW) 2024, “Empower, Include, Grow”, aligns with ASEAN's 2025 theme of "Inclusivity and Sustainability" which Malaysia will chair next year.
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LIMA (Peru), Nov 14 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today stressed the importance of strengthening ties with the Global South, highlighting the vast untapped potential and emerging opportunities in this region.
1y ago
PUTRAJAYA, Nov 13 (Bernama) -- Malaysia must ensure its carbon capture, utilisation, and storage (CCUS) industry takes off as soon as possible amid increasing competition from other countries, said Economy Minister Rafizi Ramli.
1y ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 11 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is closely watching for potential changes that may impact global and local economies following Donald Trump’s win in the United States (US) presidential election.