By Rosemarie Khoo Mohd Sani and Mikhail Raj Abdullah
KUALA LUMPUR, July 8 (Bernama) -- Malaysia stands to gain immensely from Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s official visits to Italy, France and Brazil, not only in attracting potential investments, but also in expanding export markets as protectionist tendencies from American tariffs threaten to shutter global trade.
RIO DE JANEIRO, July 8 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said Monday that his official visits to Italy, France and Brazil have successfully met their intended objectives.
KUALA LUMPUR, July 7 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is committed to strengthening co-operation in economics, trade and investment with BRICS countries, especially with the great potential of artificial intelligence (AI) which needs to be harnessed for inclusive development.
KUALA LUMPUR, July 7 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar on Monday with anticipation of a possible overnight policy rate (OPR) cut by Bank Negara Malaysia’s (BNM) monetary policy committee (MPC) meeting on July 9, 2025, said an analyst.
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RIO DE JANEIRO, July 6 (Bernama) -- Malaysia will conduct a comprehensive review of potential membership in the New Development Bank (NDB), taking into account various aspects, including the required commitments and the effectiveness of participation in the institution, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
KUALA LUMPUR, July 5 (Bernama) — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has called for an increase in intra-BRICS trade and for the grouping to emerge as a strong and principled force, grounded in equity, mutual respect, and a shared commitment to shaping a more balanced and just international order.
KUALA LUMPUR, July 5 (Bernama) -- ASEAN has taken steps to reform the grouping by not only increasing trade among the member countries but also the use of local currencies in trade as a concrete way toward a more stable financial system free of unilateral domination, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said today.
TUARAN, July 5 (Bernama) -- The cockle industry has the potential to generate RM34.4 million annually based on an estimated landing of 3,240 tonnes per year and a 7.6-fold return on investment in Sabah, said Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor.
KUALA LUMPUR, July 4 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today chaired a roundtable meeting with 40 captains of industry from France with operations in Malaysia to discuss strategic investment and partnership opportunities in high-impact sectors at the global level.
KUALA LUMPUR, July 4 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and his Canadian counterpart Mark Carney have expressed hope the ASEAN-Canada Free Trade Agreement (ACAFTA) negotiations can be concluded as soon as possible for mutual benefit.
KUALA LUMPUR, July 4 (Bernama) – The Finance Ministry (MOF) has agreed to provide transitional support to industry players during the change in the scope of the Sales and Service Tax (SST), following feedback regarding difficulties in complying with all operational requirements.
KUALA LUMPUR, July 3 (Bernama) -- The Global Finance & Technology Network (GFTN) has announced the appointment of Queen Máxima of the Netherlands, the United Nations Secretary-General’s Special Advocate for Financial Health (UNSGSA), as Chair of its International Advisory Board (IAB).
