Efforts To Safeguard National Interests Began Early In RTA Talks – Tengku Zafrul

From Nor Baizura Basri

GYEONGJU (South Korea), Nov 1 (Bernama) -- Efforts to protect the country's sovereignty and interests have been underway since the early stages of negotiations for the Malaysia-South Korea Reciprocal Trade Agreement (RTA), said Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Aziz.

Trump’s Malaysia Visit Heralds Stronger US-Malaysia Ties

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 1 (Bernama) -- The recent visit by United States President Donald Trump to Malaysia has re-energised the long-standing relationship between the two countries, laying a stronger foundation for cooperation in trade, investment and technology.

Sabah Formalises 25 Pct Stake In PETRONAS PFLNG 3

KOTA KINABALU, Oct 31 (Bernama) -- Sabah has formalised its 25 per cent equity acquisition in PETRONAS PFLNG 3 Sdn Bhd, further strengthening collaboration between the state and the national oil company, said Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor.

NuScale Power Partner ENTRA1 Poised For US$25 Bln Investment Under US-Japan Energy Pact

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 31 (Bernama) -- NuScale Power Corporation has congratulated its global strategic partner ENTRA1 Energy on being positioned to receive up to US$25 billion in investment capital under the newly signed United States (US)–Japan Framework Agreement. (US$1=RM4.19)

Bending Spoons To Acquire AOL From Yahoo, Expanding Its Digital Empire

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 31 (Bernama) -- Technology company Bending Spoons has signed a definitive agreement to acquire AOL from Yahoo, marking another bold move in its rapid expansion into the digital services space.

NEC To Acquire CSG For US$2.9 Bln To Accelerate Global Digital Transformation

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 31 (Bernama) -- NEC Corporation (NEC) has announced a definitive agreement to acquire United States-based CSG Systems International Inc (CSG) for US$80.70 per share in cash, valuing the deal at approximately US$2.9 billion, or 438.5 billion Japanese yen, including debt. (US$1=RM4.19)

Ringgit Opens Flat Vs Greenback As Markets Digest Fed’s Hawkish Rate Cut

 KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 31 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened almost flat against the US dollar as traders and investors reacted to the US Federal Reserve (Fed)’s unexpectedly hawkish interest rate cut on Thursday, an analyst said.

Bursa Malaysia Ends Marginally Higher AS Investors Digest Corporate Earnings

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 30 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia closed slightly higher today as investors digested corporate earnings releases and monitored regional market developments.

US Will Give Special Consideration To Semiconductor Sector In Tariff Negotiations - Liew

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 30 (Bernama) -- The United States will give special consideration to Malaysia’s semiconductor sector in tariff negotiations under Section 232 of the US Trade Expansion Act of 1962, said Deputy Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Liew Chin Tong.

AIIB, Four Local Banks To Mobilise Up To US$6 Bln For ASEAN Infrastructure Projects

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 30 (Bernama) -- The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) has inked cooperation agreements with four local banks to mobilise up to US$6 billion (US$1=RM4.1835) for sustainable and technology-enabled infrastructure projects across the ASEAN region. 

Gangnan District Strikes Deal To Drive Wood Industry Growth

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 30 (Bernama) -- The Government of Gangnan District in Guigang City, Guangxi, has signed a cooperation agreement with Shandong Jinyuan Wood Industry Co Ltd during the 22nd China-ASEAN Expo to advance the district’s wood industry cluster.

Agreement On Reciprocal Trade: Malaysia Needs Investments And Trade From America, Says PM Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 30 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today stressed that the Malaysia-United States (US) Agreement on Reciprocal Trade (ART) was signed because the country needs high investments and trade from America.