Malaysia Strengthens Semiconductor Supply Chain With ASEAN Member Countries- Liew

KUALA LUMPUR,  March 12 (Bernama) -- Malaysia will continue to strengthen the semiconductor supply chain together with ASEAN member countries, in line with its ASEAN chairmanship this year, said Deputy Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Liew Chin Tong.

Xsolla Ecosystem To Streamline Vendor Selection For Game Developers

KUALA LUMPUR, March 12 (Bernama) -- Global video game commerce company, Xsolla has launched the Xsolla Ecosystem, a platform designed to build a connected network of trusted partners and vendors for game developers.

Foreign Investors Extend Buying Streak In Malaysia’s Corporate Bonds - Economist

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, March 12 (Bernama) -- Despite global market volatility, foreign investors have remained net buyers of Malaysia’s Private Debt Securities (PDS) for five consecutive months, underscoring confidence in the country’s corporate bond market.

Salesforce, Singapore Airlines To Enhance Customer Service With AI Solutions 

KUALA LUMPUR, March 12 (Bernama) -- Salesforce, the global leader in artificial intelligence (AI)-powered customer relationship management, has teamed up with Singapore Airlines (SIA) to enhance its customer case management system.

Xsolla Unveils Customisable Loyalty As A Service Solution For Game Developers 

KUALA LUMPUR, March 12 (Bernama) -- Xsolla, a global video game commerce company, has introduced a customisable loyalty as a service solution to help developers seamlessly integrate rewards into their games’ purchase flows.

Bursa Malaysia Opens Lower, Key Index Slips Below 1,500

KUALA LUMPUR, March 12 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia extended losses at Wednesday’s opening, tracking overnight declines on Wall Street and regional markets as global economic uncertainties dampened investor sentiment.  

Ringgit Rises As US Dollar Index Retreats

KUALA LUMPUR, March 12 (Bernama) -- The ringgit strengthened against the US dollar in early trade on Wednesday as the US Dollar Index (DXY) eased to 103.419 points from 103.900 points previously, despite stronger-than-expected US job openings, an economist said.  

Swedish SMEs Expand Into Southeast Asia In Business Sweden's ‘Triple-Country’ Mission

KUALA LUMPUR, March 11 (Bernama) -- Swedish small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are setting their sights on Southeast Asia as a key growth market, with a delegation of 24 companies embarking on a study tour to Thailand, Vietnam and Malaysia from March 10 to 14, led by Business Sweden.

Tengku Zafrul Highlights Need For Continued ASEAN-UK Engagement To Boost Business Opportunities

KUALA LUMPUR, March 11 (Bernama) -- Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz has emphasised the importance of continuous engagement between ASEAN and the United Kingdom (UK) in expanding business opportunities and deepening the strong economic ties that have been built.

Ringgit Ends Slightly Higher Against Greenback Amid Cautious Sentiment

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, March 11 (Bernama) -- The ringgit ended slightly higher against the US dollar on Tuesday, as investors remained cautious ahead of the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting scheduled for March 19, according to an analyst.

Synthomer Invests RM1.4 Bln In Johor Over Two Decades -- Tengku Zafrul

KUALA LUMPUR, March 11 (Bernama) -- The UK-based Synthomer, a leading specialty chemicals company, has invested more than RM1.4 billion in Johor over the past 20 years, advancing technology and supporting the glove industry’s supply chain along with other sectors.

Rubber Market Closes Slightly Lower On Weaker Regional Futures Markets

By Rosemarie Khoo Mohd Sani

KUALA LUMPUR, March 11 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian rubber market eased slightly on Tuesday, tracking downward momentum in the regional rubber futures markets as the global sentiment was ruled by worries over global economic slowdown and rising trade war, said a dealer.