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KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 23 (Bernama) -- In a landmark move, Marjan, Ras Al Khaimah’s master developer of freehold properties, and RAK Hospitality Holding, the government-owned investment and development arm, have announced a strategic merger to form a unified entity under the Marjan brand.
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By Danni Haizal Danial Donald
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 23 (Bernama) -- The upgraded ASEAN Trade in Goods Agreement (ATIGA) will further accelerate Southeast Asia’s emergence as a self-reliant and unified growth engine able to stave off headwinds from economic superpower rivalry, an economist said.
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By Niam Seet Wei
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 23 (Bernama) -- Tariffs, rare earths and other critical minerals are expected to be among the key topics discussed during United States (US) President Donald Trump’s upcoming visit to the 47th ASEAN Summit here, said economist Dr Goh Lim Thye.
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By Niam Seet Wei
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 22 (Bernama) -- The confirmation that United States (US) President Donald Trump will attend the 47th ASEAN Summit here in the next few days suggests there will be “something substantial” to announce, says an economist.
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By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 22 (Bernama) -- Closer policy alignment between ASEAN and South Korea is key to unlocking the next phase of digital-driven growth in Southeast Asia and foster mutually beneficial economic linkages, a technology research expert said.
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By Zufazlin Baharuddin
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 22 (Bernama) -- ASEAN and the United States (US) have made significant progress in their bilateral relations, marked by the confirmed attendance of US President Donald Trump at the upcoming 47th ASEAN Summit, where both sides are expected to strengthen economic cooperation through the signing of the Agreement on Reciprocal Trade (ART).
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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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KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 21 (Bernama) -- Most of the priority economic deliverables (PEDs) under the Malaysian ASEAN chairmanship 2025 are expected to be completed by the end of its tenure, said Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 21 (Bernama) -- SINTX Technologies Inc (SINTX), a leader in biomedical silicon nitride ceramics, announced the United States (US) Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted 510(k) clearance for its SINAPTIC Foot & Ankle Osteotomy Wedge System, paving the way for the company’s first commercial entry into reconstructive foot and ankle surgery in the US.
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KUCHING, Oct 20 (Bernama) -- SMD Semiconductor Sdn Bhd, a wholly owned company of the Sarawak government, has teamed up with South Korea’s Rebellions Inc, a leading artificial intelligence (AI) chipmaker, to advance AI chip design and semiconductor development, positioning Sarawak at the forefront of Asia’s fast-growing AI landscape.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 20 (Bernama) – Malaysia can hold its head high as its chairmanship of ASEAN 2025 draws to a close this year for having set in motion initiatives to drive regional integration, engage more with dialogue partners and fortify the grouping’s economic pillar.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 19 (Bernama) -- Mid-tier companies (MTCs) are urged to invest in human capital apart from focusing solely on machines or technology to strengthen their global competitiveness, said the Malaysian Consortium of Mid-Tier Companies (MCMTC) honorary president Callum Chen.