SD Guthrie Delivers First Tariff-Free Palm Oil Shipment Under CPTPP To UK

KUALA LUMPUR, May 2 (Bernama) -- SD Guthrie Bhd delivered its first-ever tariff-free shipment of Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO)-certified sustainable palm oil (CSPO) to the United Kingdom (UK) under the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP).

Ringgit Extends Gains On Positive Trade Signals, Finishing At Six-month High 

KUALA LUMPUR, April 29 (Bernama) -- The ringgit continued to appreciate against the US dollar to end firmer today, closing at over six-month high, driven by signs of easing global trade tensions, an analyst said.

RCEP Must Be Steadfast In Countering Challenges, Expand Trade -- CIRD

From Kisho Kumari Sucedaram

BEIJING, April 27 (Bernama) -- The Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) should be steadfast in upholding multilateralism and counter challenges such as trade protectionism, as well as measures like the reciprocal tariffs announced by the United States (US).

Malaysia Seeks To Maintain Good Ties With The United States -- Amir Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, April 26 (Bernama) -- Malaysia seeks to maintain good ties with the United States (US), said Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan.

Tariff Cuts Possible After Malaysia, US Begin Talks – Economist

KUALA LUMPUR, April 25 (Bernama) -- Zero or reduced reciprocal tariffs for Malaysia could emerge as one of the key positive outcomes from the discussions by Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz with the United States Trade Representative (USTR), Jamieson Greer, yesterday.

Bursa Malaysia To Continue Uptrend Following MITI-US Officials Meeting

KUALA LUMPUR, April 25 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia stayed higher at midday following the meeting between Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz and the United States (US) officials in Washington.

Bilateral Trade Deal Among Topics Discussed With USTR

KUALA LUMPUR, April 25 (Bernama) -- Malaysia has expressed its openness to negotiate with the United States (US) on four key areas, namely reducing the trade deficit; addressing non-tariff barriers; strengthening technological safeguards and security; and exploring a potential bilateral trade agreement.

ASEAN, Led By Malaysia, Presents Market Diversification For EFTA - Swiss Delegation Head

KUALA LUMPUR, April 24 (Bernama) -- The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), particularly Malaysia, provides market diversification opportunities for the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) to expand its trade outreach, said Head of the Swiss Delegation, Thomas Aeschi.

Germany, Malaysia Stand As Important Trading Partners -- Deputy Head Of Mission

By Anas Abu Hassan

KUALA LUMPUR, April 24 (Bernama) -- Germany stands to be Malaysia’s most important trading partner within the European Union (EU) as the country is also Germany’s biggest trading partner among the ASEAN countries, said the Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany in Malaysia’s deputy head of mission Ulrike Wolf.

AEC 2026-2030 To Provide Detailed Roadmap To Deepen ASEAN Economic Integration

GEORGE TOWN, April 23 (Bernama) -- The ASEAN Economic Community (AEC) 2026-2030, which will be launched alongside the ASEAN Community Vision 2045 in May during the 46th ASEAN Summit, will provide a granular roadmap to further deepen regional economic integration.

Malaysia Urged To Diversify Palm Oil Markets Amid US Tariffs -- MPOB

KUALA LUMPUR, April 21 (Bernama) -- Malaysia must diversify its palm oil markets to reduce dependency on any single export destination for the commodity, in light of the tariff challenges posed by the United States (US).

Govt Will Safeguard National Interest In All Trade Deals -- Tengku Zafrul

JOHOR BAHRU, April 21 (Bernama) -- The government will prioritise and safeguard national interests in all its bilateral and multilateral trade agreements, Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry, Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz said today.