From Sharifah Hunaini Syed Ismail
ASHGABAT (TURKMENISTAN) June 18 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s visit to Turkmenistan from June 18 to 19 is highly significant as it is expected not only to create more opportunities for cooperation in the oil and gas sector but also to enhance collaboration in other industries such as transportation, logistics and agriculture between the two countries.
By Nurul Hanis Izmir
KAZAN, June 18 (Bernama) – Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim expressed appreciation to Russian President Vladimir Putin for Russia’s support in strengthening energy cooperation with Malaysia, especially Petroliam Nasional Bhd (Petronas).
KUALA LUMPUR, June 17 (Bernama) -- Indian companies have invested more than US$3 billion (US$1 = RM4.06) in Malaysia and created over 30,000 direct jobs, reflecting the strong economic partnership between Malaysia and India, according to the Consortium of Indian Industries in Malaysia (CIIM).
By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin
KUALA LUMPUR, June 17 (Bernama) -- Malaysian companies equipped with strong environmental, social and governance (ESG) practices and reporting standards will likely have a distinct competitive advantage and access to business opportunities in the European Union (EU) and other international markets, a sustainability reporting expert said today.
By Kisho Kumari Sucedaram
KUALA LUMPUR, June 17 (Bernama) -- Airbus has confirmed that AirAsia X's order for 15 Airbus A330-900 aircraft has been cancelled by mutual agreement between the two parties.
KUALA LUMPUR, June 16 (Bernama) -- Crude oil prices are expected to retain a residual geopolitical risk premium of between US$5 and US$10 per barrel despite the virtual signing of the United States (US)-Iran memorandum of understanding (MoU), said Rystad Energy.
By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin
KUALA LUMPUR, June 16 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market closed higher on Tuesday, leading to Standard Malaysian Rubber 20 (SMR 20) reaching its highest level in the past nine years, said a dealer.
KUALA LUMPUR, June 16 (Bernama) -- Aeris, a global leader in wireless management platforms, security services and connected vehicle programmes, has announced the successful completion of its Internet of Things (IoT) connectivity management service agreement with KDDI Corporation.
KUALA LUMPUR, June 16 (Bernama) -- Technologie & Systemtechnik Aktiengesellschaft's (AT&S) decision to expand its operations in Kulim, Kedah, through a new investment of up to €2 billion (€1 = RM4.69) is expected to further strengthen Malaysia's semiconductor ecosystem and create high-skilled employment opportunities for Malaysians, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said.
KUALA LUMPUR, June 16 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened slightly lower on Tuesday as investors locked in gains following the previous session’s rally, with early profit-taking weighing on the benchmark index.
KUALA LUMPUR, June 16 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar on expectations that the US Federal Reserve (Fed) will keep interest rates unchanged amid easing inflation concerns and lower US Treasury yields.
By K. Naveen Prabu
KUALA LUMPUR, June 15 (Bernama) -- The ringgit closed higher against the US dollar on Monday as risk sentiment improved on news that the United States and Iran will sign a peace deal on Friday.
