Mizuho Bank Commits Nearly US$600 Mln To Support JS-SEZ -- Amir Hamzah

PUTRAJAYA, Oct 1 (Bernama) -- Mizuho Bank (Malaysia) Bhd is committed to supporting the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ), providing nearly US$600 million (US$1=RM4.2) in financing for clients investing in the area.

ASEAN-CPTPP Ties Must Deliver Reforms, Not Symbolism – Experts

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 1 (Bernama) -- The formal dialogue between ASEAN and the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) scheduled on Nov 20, 2025, must go beyond symbolic engagement and deliver substantive outcomes.

i-CATS, ITU Strengthen Aerospace Collaboration

KUCHING, Sept 30 (Bernama) -- i-CATS University College (i-CATS) and Istanbul Technical University (ITU) have embarked on a strategic collaboration to enhance aerospace education, research and talent development.

MITI Calls For More Local Participation In Drone Technology Industry - Liew

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 30 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) has called for more local participation in the drone technology industry.

From Halal Foods To Nuclear Power, Potential For Long-term Ties Seen For Canada, Malaysia

By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin and Mikhail Raj Abdullah

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 30 (Bernama) – Agrifood commodities, halal foods, and clean energy such as nuclear power, are sectors that could provide vast opportunities for long-term business ties between Canada and ASEAN countries like Malaysia.

SCIMS Set For December Rollout To Safeguard Supply Chains -- Tengku Zafrul

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 30 (Bernama) — The Supply Chain Intelligent Management System (SCIMS), an initiative by the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI), is set to go live in December 2025, according to MITI Minister, Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz. 

Malaysian Exhibitors Rake In RM123.26 Mln At Construction Indonesia 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 30 (Bernama) -- Malaysian exhibitors at Construction Indonesia 2025 recorded  total sale of RM123.26 million, reflecting strong demand for Malaysian solutions in Indonesia’s fast-growing construction market, said Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE).

Labuan IBFC Marks 35 Years As Strategic Regional Financial Hub

 LABUAN, Sept 29 (Bernama) -- The Labuan International Business and Financial Centre (Labuan IBFC) has reached a defining chapter in its 35-year journey, standing as a resilient, innovative and globally recognised hub for financial services.

ASEAN Remains Key Region For American Businesses -- US-ASEAN Business Council

By Anas Abu Hassan

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 29 (Bernama) -- The ASEAN region continued to be one of the most valuable markets for American businesses, albeit amid ongoing shifts in the United States (US) trade policy, said the US-ASEAN Business Council.

NCT, NGX Launch RM1.10 Bln GDV NCT InnoSphere In Kedah

BUKIT KAYU HITAM, Sept 29 (Bernama) -- NCT Group of Companies (NCT Group), in collaboration with Northern Gateway (NGX), has launched the RM1.10 billion gross development value (GDV) Managed Integrated Smart Industrial Park, NCT InnoSphere, in Kedah.

Beidou Summit Unveils New Applications, Products, Industry Innovations

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 29 (Bernama) -- A wave of new Beidou applications and business formats wowed attendees at the fourth International Summit on the Large-scale Application of Beidou (Beidou Summit) in Zhuzhou City, Hunan Province.

Finance Minister II Briefed On Labuan IBFC’s Strategic Development

By Jailani Hasan

LABUAN, Sept 29 (Bernama) -- Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan today received a detailed briefing from the Labuan Financial Services Authority (Labuan FSA) on the progress, achievements and future direction of the Labuan International Business and Financial Centre (Labuan IBFC).