IMF Forum Explores How Governments Can Better Navigate Rising Borrowing Costs, Refinancing Pressures

KUALA LUMPUR, May 28 (Bernama) -- The 20th International Monetary Fund (IMF) Public Debt Management Forum explores and discusses how governments can better navigate the challenges of rising borrowing costs and debt refinancing pressures.

Global Business On Edge: Uncertainty Now Bigger Threat Than Red Tape

KUALA LUMPUR, May 28 (Bernama) -- The 2025 Global Business Complexity Index (GBCI) revealed that while regulatory complexity remains a challenge in certain regions, it is growing geopolitical and economic uncertainty that now poses the greatest threat to international business operations.

ASEAN Adopts Ambitious Economic Plan To Make Next Leap, Renews Quest For A Single Market

A Commentary By M.Saraswathi

KUALA LUMPUR, May 26 (Bernama) -- The leaders of Southeast Asia’s 10-member grouping have adopted an ambitious new economic strategy that envisions a developed ASEAN as the epicentre of growth in the larger Asia-Pacific region, elevating its stature to emerge as the world’s fourth-largest economy.

MIA Calls On Accountants To Lead Cross-Sector Collaboration For Sustainable Future 

KUALA LUMPUR, May 26 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Institute of Accountants (MIA) encourages accountants to take the lead in fostering  collaboration across sectors and borders in pursuit of a sustainable and inclusive future. 

ZHH & Robin LLP China, MRCO Malaysia Ink Deal To Bolster Cross-border Legal Services

KUALA LUMPUR, May 26 (Bernama) -- ZHH & Robin LLP China and Mohamed Ridza & Co (MRCO) from Malaysia have signed a landmark cooperation agreement to enhance cross-border legal services between the two countries.

ASEAN Wraps Up Trade Upgrade Negotiations With China And Within Bloc To Boost Growth

KUALA LUMPUR, May 25 (Bernama) -- ASEAN Economic Ministers have concluded negotiations for the ASEAN-China Free Trade Area (ACFTA) 3.0 upgrade alongside the completion of the upgraded ASEAN Trade in Goods Agreement (ATIGA), a major step forward for deeper economic integration and growth.

Maritime Chain Crucial To ASEAN-GCC-China Economic Ties

By Harizah Hanim Mohamed

KUALA LUMPUR, May 25 (Bernama) – A maritime value chain that facilitates shipping connectivity and secures sea lanes, along with the ability to counter disruptions, is vital for ASEAN, the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries and China in their quest to consolidate tripartite economic cooperation and integration.

AEC Roadmap For Deepening Economic Integration And Resilience - Tengku Zafrul

KUALA LUMPUR, May 23 (Bernama) -- The ASEAN Economic Community (AEC) Strategic Plan 2026-2030 will outline the framework for the regional economic integration agenda and enhance its agility and resilience against external shocks.

Enra Energy Partners With Italy's Fincantieri To Support Naval Vessel Projects

KUALA LUMPUR, May 22 (Bernama) -- Enra Energy Solutions Sdn Bhd, an indirect 70 per cent-owned subsidiary of Enra Group Bhd, has entered into a technical collaboration agreement (TCA) with Fincantieri S.p.A., a joint stock company incorporated in Italy.

MIDA Introduces Two Programmes At SEMICON SEA 2025 To Boost International Partnerships

KUALA LUMPUR, May 21 (Bernama) -- Malaysia Investment Development Authority (MIDA) introduced two strategic programmes at SEMICON South East Asia (SEA) 2025 to accelerate industry growth and foster international partnerships.

PinC Technology, UMS Organise Tech And Maritime Competition For Undergraduates

LABUAN, May 21 (Bernama) -- PinC Technology Sdn Bhd and Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) are collaborating to launch a joint initiative to organise a four-month national competition involving the marine industry.

MITI To Unveil New Incentives To Boost Malaysia's Semiconductor Industry - Tengku Zafrul

SINGAPORE, May 21 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) is creating targeted incentives aimed at further boosting the growth of the local semiconductor industry, said its Minister, Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.