Daily Life In Hanoi Continues Unabated Despite Work From Home Call To Save On Fuel Costs

From Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin

HANOI, March 14 (Bernama) – Despite the war in West Asia that has spiked oil prices, the people of Vietnam seem oblivious to the consequent inflationary pressures, especially for a nation that depends significantly on imported crude oil.

Malaysia’s Wholesale, Retail Trade Sales Rise 7.3 Pct To RM159.8 Bln In January — DOSM

KUALA LUMPUR, March 12 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s wholesale and retail trade sales rose 7.3 per cent year-on-year (y-o-y) to RM159.8 billion in January 2026, according to the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM).

Asian Stock Markets Close Lower

HONG KONG, March 9 (Bernama-Xinhua) -- Hong Kong's stock market ended lower on Monday with the benchmark Hang Seng Index down 1.35 per cent to close at 25,408.46 points, reported Xinhua.

Govt Approved 151,790 Agri-commodity BUDI MADANI Applications As Of March 2

KUALA LUMPUR, March 3 (Bernama) -- The government, through the Ministry of Plantation and Commodities (MPC), has approved 151,790 applications from oil palm smallholders for the Agri-Commodity MADANI Subsidy Assistance Programme (BUDI MADANI) initiative as of March 2, 2026.

India’s ICICI Lombard Outlooks Revised To Positive - AM Best

KUALA LUMPUR, March 2 (Bernama) -- Global credit rating agency, AM Best has revised the outlooks to positive from stable and affirmed the financial strength rating (FSR) of B++ (Good) and the long-term issuer credit rating (Long-Term ICR) of “bbb+” (Good) of India’s ICICI Lombard General Insurance Company Limited (ICICI Lombard).

Rubber Market Ends Higher On Regional Futures Gains, Tightening Global Supply

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 25 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market ended higher on Wednesday, supported by gains in regional rubber futures and tightening global supply due to weather disruptions during the wintering season, a trader said.

Malaysia-EU FTA To Open New Business Opportunities For Austrian, Malaysian Firms -- Envoy

By Siti Noor Afera Abu

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 23 (Bernama) -- The Malaysia-European Union Free Trade Agreement (MEUFTA), which is expected to be finalised by 2026-2027, is set to create significant opportunities for Austrian and Malaysian companies to forge closer cooperation.

INVNT Posts 60 Pct Revenue Growth In 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 23 (Bernama) -- INVNT, the innovation-led global brand storytelling agency, reported a record financial year in 2025, posting 60 per cent year-on-year growth, following a major strategic integration to expand its end-to-end experiential capabilities.

Malaysian Motorsport: Policy, Prestige And The Question Of Returns

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 19 (Bernama) -- For nearly two decades, Formula One (F1) symbolised Malaysia’s motorsport ambition, placing Sepang International Circuit (SIC) on the global calendar through a flagship event alongside MotoGP.

Track Days, Talent And The Missing Middle: Inside Malaysia’s Motorsport Ecosystem  

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 18 (Bernama) -- On paper, Malaysia has one of Southeast Asia’s most advanced motorsport facilities.

Beyond F1: How Sepang International Circuit Keeps Its Engines Running

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 17 (Bernama) -- Sepang International Circuit’s (SIC) post Formula One (F1) survival has been shaped less by the loss of global spectacle than by the strength of its utilisation-driven business model, anchored by high-frequency track usage and recurring commercial activities.

GWM WEY G9 Receives Over 800 Bookings Within First Week Of Launch

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 11 (Bernama) -- The launch of Great Wall Motor’s (GWM) WEY G9 Hi4 PHEV (WEY G9) has secured over 800 bookings within its first week, reflecting strong early demand for the first locally assembled luxury new energy multi-purpose vehicle (MPV) and growing confidence in intelligent hybrid mobility.