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HLB Forecasts Malaysia's Economic Growth At 4.5 To 5.0 Pct For 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 18 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's economy is projected to grow at a moderate pace of 4.5 per cent to 5.0 per cent in 2025, benefitting from strong economic fundamentals and an uptick in foreign investments, Hong Leong Bank Bhd (HLB) said.

Malaysia, UK Must Proactively Capitalise On CPTPP Benefits – PM Anwar

From D.Arul Rajoo

LONDON, Jan 17 (Bernama) -- The Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) sets the stage for greater growth in trade, investment, and the exchange of knowledge and know-how between Malaysia and the United Kingdom (UK), but hard work lies ahead.

Guangdong Retains China's Top Economy In 2024, GDP Exceeds 14 Trillion Chinese Yuan

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 17 (Bernama) -- Guangdong is set to maintain its position as China’s top provincial economy in 2024, with its gross domestic product (GDP) projected to surpass 14 trillion Chinese yuan, according to the Guangdong Provincial People’s Congress report on Jan 15. (100 Chinese yuan = RM61.43)

Innovation In Focus: AM Best To Present At 18th India Rendezvous

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 16 (Bernama) -- AM Best Executive Vice President and Chief Strategy Officer, Andrea Keenan, is set to deliver a presentation titled “Innovation is in Insurance’s DNA” at the 18th India Rendezvous, scheduled for Jan 20 to 22 at the JW Marriott Mumbai Juhu in Mumbai, India.

BDx Data Centers Partners APJII To Boost Indonesia's Digital Infrastructure, AI Capabilities

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 15 (Bernama) -- BDx Data Centers (BDx), Indonesia’s largest data centre operator and Asia-Pacific’s fastest-growing carrier-neutral data centre platform, has announced a landmark cooperation agreement with the Association of Indonesia Internet Service Providers (APJII) that will bolster the nation’s digital ecosystem.

CPTPP Secures Tariff-free Access To UK Market For Malaysian Palm Oil And Products - Malaysian Envoy

LONDON, Jan 14 (Bernama) – Malaysian products, particularly palm oil, are expected to benefit from tariff-free access in the United Kingdom (UK) under the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) trade agreement.

Antom, AirAsia MOVE Join Forces For Seamless Payment Solutions

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 8 (Bernama) -- Singapore-headquartered Ant International announced its payment and digitisation services provider, Antom, with AirAsia MOVE, has signed a partnership agreement to transform travel, including seamless payment experiences on the app.

Taiwan's Linco Technology Acquires Senai Airport City Land

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 2 (Bernama) -- Senai Airport City Sdn Bhd and Lincotec Technology (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd, a wholly owned subsidiary of Taiwan’s Linco Technology Co. Ltd, have entered into a sale and purchase agreement for Lincotec to acquire 4.02 hectares (9.93 acres) of industrial land.

APEC Returns To South Korea After 20 Years, To Zero In On Innovation, Digitalisation, Sustainability

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 2 (Bernama) -- South Korea, which will be hosting the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) this year for the first time in 20 years, will focus on innovation, digitalisation and sustainability.

Malaysia-Peru Explore Joint Ventures In Halal Food And Infrastructure

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 31 (Bernama) – Malaysia’s expertise in halal food products combined with Peru’s premium agricultural raw material inputs, such as quinoa, chia seeds, and cashew nuts, offers immense potential for joint ventures (JVs) between the two nations.

IFC, Consortium Commit Over US$900 Mln In Financing To Data Centre In Malaysia – World Bank

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 23 (Bernama) -- The International Finance Corporation (IFC) and a consortium of six international financial institutions have committed more than US$900 million (US$1 = RM4.50) in financing to Yondr Group’s hyperscale data-centre campus in Malaysia, said the World Bank Group.

Xindeco IoT Inaugurates RFID Manufacturing Plant In Nilai

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 19 (Bernama) -- Xindeco IoT Malaysia Sdn Bhd has inaugurated its cutting-edge radio frequency identification (RFID) manufacturing facility in Nilai, Negeri Sembilan, which stands as the largest RFID production hub in Southeast Asia.