Ringgit Closes Higher Against US Dollar, Major Currencies Ahead of US-China Meeting

Japan-based Leave A Nest Eyeing To Invest US$10 Mln In Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR, May 13 (Bernama) -- Japan-founded global science and technology venture, Leave a Nest Group, is planning to increase its investment to US$10 million (about RM39.2 million) in 50 local start-ups over the next five years, up from its current investment of RM19 million in 18 Malaysian start-ups.

Medisca, dsm-firmenich To Expand Vitamin APIs Access For US Market

KUALA LUMPUR, May 13 (Bernama) -- Medisca, a leader in personalised pharmaceutical medicine, has entered into a strategic partnership with dsm–firmenich to expand access to pharmaceutical-grade vitamin active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) for the United States (US) compounding market.

Malaysia Must Prioritise Resilience In New Global Order -- Liew

SUBANG JAYA, May 13 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is experiencing a consequential shift in the global order, necessitating a move away from the traditional pursuit of economic efficiency toward prioritising resilience, said Deputy Finance Minister Liew Chin Tong.

Nikkiso CE&IG Signs Marine Aftermarket Support Deal With Maran Tankers Management

KUALA LUMPUR, May 13 (Bernama) -- Nikkiso Clean Energy & Industrial Gases Group (Nikkiso CE&IG) has signed a five-year service agreement with Maran Tankers Management Inc to provide global aftermarket support for the company’s high-pressure pump systems, expanding Nikkiso CE&IG’s footprint in the marine sector.

Agility, Collaboration Critical In Navigating Global Aviation Challenges - MAHB

From Kisho Kumari Sucedaram

BANGKOK, May 13 (Bernama) -- Airport operators must exercise agility and flexibility, and collaborate to navigate the growing uncertainties, such as geopolitical tensions, operational disruptions, and changing passenger expectations, that the global aviation industry faces.

Russia Seeks Deeper Economic Ties With Malaysia, ASEAN Through KazanForum 2026

KAZAN, May 13 (Bernama) -- Russia is seeking to deepen economic cooperation with Malaysia and ASEAN economies through sectors such as machinery manufacturing, industrial development, agriculture and halal industries at the 17th International Economic Forum “Russia-Islamic World: KazanForum 2026” from May 12-17.

Aviation Sector Pushing Resilience, Sustainability Amid Global Shifts - ACI

From Kisho Kumari Sucedaram

BANGKOK, May 13 (Bernama) -- Airports are evolving beyond their traditional role as transportation hubs, and they are increasingly focusing on resilience, sustainability and adaptability amid a rapidly changing global landscape, according to Airports Council International (ACI) Asia-Pacific and Middle East director-general Stefano Baronci.

ASEAN Sees Geopolitical Uncertainties As Opportunity To Accelerate Aviation Reforms

From Kisho Kumari Sucedaram 

BANGKOK, May 13 (Bernama) -- ASEAN sees the current geopolitical and economic uncertainties affecting the aviation sector as an opportunity to deepen regional cooperation and accelerate long-pending aviation reforms, according to ASEAN Deputy Secretary-General for the ASEAN Economic Community Satvinder Singh.

Hong Kong, New Zealand Among Easiest Business Hubs

KUALA LUMPUR, May 13 (Bernama) -- Hong Kong and New Zealand ranked among the world’s 10 least complex jurisdictions for doing business, supported by stable regulatory environments and strong digital infrastructure, according to TMF Group’s latest Global Business Complexity Index (GBCI).

Penang Port Strengthens Precautionary Measures At SPCT Following Hantavirus Alert

GEORGE TOWN, May 13 (Bernama) – The Penang Port Commission (PPC) has strengthened precautionary and health surveillance measures at the Swettenham Pier Cruise Terminal (SPCT) following international reports of a cluster of Hantavirus cases linked to a cruise ship.

Ringgit Opens Higher Against Greenback And Major Currencies

KUALA LUMPUR, May 13 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened higher against a basket of major currencies, including the US dollar today, ahead of Malaysia’s first quarter (1Q) gross domestic product (GDP) announcement on Friday.