ASEAN’s Diversity Key To Trade Resilience -- Economist

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 6 (Bernama) -- ASEAN is on the right track in terms of trade, growth and investment, with intra-bloc diversity underpinning resilience, said Prof Dr Peter Mayer, adjunct professor of International Economics at University Polytech Malaysia and Osnabrück University of Applied Sciences.

MDEC DEX CONNEX 2025 Secures Over RM1 Bln In Digital Exports

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 4 (Bernama) -- The Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation’s (MDEC) 2025 edition of DEX CONNEX has secured more than RM1 billion in estimated digital export opportunities, reinforcing Malaysia’s position as ASEAN’s leading digital hub.

PM Anwar Invites Geely To Increase Investment For AHTV Development

TANJONG MALIM, 4 Sept (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has invited Chinese automotive giant Zhejiang Geely Holding Group Co Ltd (Geely) to increase its investment in a bid to develop the Automotive Hi-Tech Valley (AHTV) here. 

BNM Maintains OPR At 2.75 Pct, Sees Continued Expansion In Global Growth 

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 4 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia’s (BNM) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has maintained the overnight policy rate (OPR) at 2.75 per cent.

13MP To Ensure Malaysia Stays Competitive Through Digitalisation, Value Creation

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 3 (Bernama) --The 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP) is an important document that outlines the country’s development strategy for the next five years with the aim of ensuring Malaysia remains competitive amid an increasingly challenging global landscape.

Malaysia To Strengthen Regional, Global Trade As ASEAN 2025 Chair -- MITI

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 3 (Bernama) -- Malaysia, as the chair of the ASEAN Economic Community (AEC) 2025, will continue to play an active role in strengthening regional economic integration and positioning ASEAN as a competitive investment destination.

Hextar Global Unit To Sell Raub Agricultural Land For RM13.75 Mln

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 3 (Bernama) -- Hextar Global Bhd’s (HGB) indirect subsidiary, PHG Ever Fresh Plantation Sdn Bhd, through its 51 per cent-owned unit Hextar Fruits Sdn Bhd (HFSB), has signed three sale and purchase agreements with Chateau MSK Sdn Bhd to dispose of three freehold agricultural land parcels totalling 10.02 hectares in Raub, Pahang for RM13.75 million.

Sarawak Advances Green Energy Initiative With Pilot Hydrogen Export Projects, Global Partnerships

KUCHING, Sept 3 (Bernama) -- Sarawak continues to strengthen its position as a regional green energy leader through pilot hydrogen export projects and strategic partnerships with foreign countries, said Sarawak Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg.

Plan To Extend ECRL To Rantau Panjang Still In Initial Discussion Stage - Anwar

From Voon Miaw Ping

BEIJING, Sept 3 (Bernama) -- The proposal to extend the East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) project to Rantau Panjang, Kelantan, bordering the Thai border is still in the initial discussion stage, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said.

CPO Futures End Higher On Strong Export Expectations

By Siti Noor Afera Abu

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 2 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives rebounded to close higher on Tuesday, driven by expectations of stronger exports and slower production growth.

Malaysia Records RM1.73 Trillion In Trade For First 7 Months - MATRADE

SEREMBAN, Sept 2 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's trade performance continued to soar as the country's trade recorded its highest value of RM1.73 trillion, an increase of 4.7 per cent for the period from January to July 2025 compared to RM1.65 trillion in the same period last year.

Asia Will Retain Leadership In Chip Manufacturing Next Five Years - Moody's Ratings

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 2 (Bernama) -- Asia will retain its leadership in chip manufacturing over the next five years, supported by cost advantages, established ecosystems and deep technical expertise, said Moody’s Ratings today.