Malaysia Open To Downstream REE Joint Ventures - Tengku Zafrul

By Harizah Hanim Mohamed

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 22 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is open to foreign companies establishing joint ventures with local firms to develop rare earth minerals in Malaysia.

Appian, IFC Launch US$1 Bln Mining Fund For Emerging Markets

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 21 (Bernama) -- Appian Capital Advisory Limited (Appian), the investment advisor to long-term value-focused private capital funds, has launched a critical minerals, metals and mining fund for emerging markets in partnership with International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group.

Bursa Malaysia Tracks Regional Downturn Amid Fresh US-china Trade Spat

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 13 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended lower today in line with the regional downturn as renewed United States-China trade tensions weighed on sentiment.

Finland's Solar Foods Inspires Global Shift In Sustainable Food Production

By Zufazlin Baharuddin

HELSINKI, Oct 9 (Bernama) -- Finland’s Solar Foods hopes its innovative approach in producing Solein, a protein “made out of thin air,” by way of gas fermentation, will inspire other nations to adopt more sustainable methods in food production.

Jeju’s Sumang Expands Global Footprint With Premium Green Tea

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 25 (Bernama) -- Clean Jeju Green Tea Agricultural Cooperative, better known as ‘Sumang’, has revealed that it is expanding its global presence with Hojicha, the recently launched premium organic green tea, and matcha produced on Jeju Island.

ASEAN Building Open, Future-Ready Trade Ecosystem -- Tengku Zafrul

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 24 (Bernama) -- ASEAN is shaping a trade and investment ecosystem that is open, resilient, and future-ready, said Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.

Australia Eyes Stronger Trade, Investment Ties With ASEAN, Malaysia 

By Rosemarie Khoo Mohd Sani

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 24 (Bernama) -- Australia is stepping up efforts to deepen its economic and trade linkages with Southeast Asia, with Malaysia playing a pivotal role in the push, said Australia's Trade and Tourism Minister Don Farrell.

iHerb Marks 29 Years With Global Expansion, Biggest Sale Yet

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 29 (Bernama) -- Global wellness online retailer, iHerb is celebrating its 29th anniversary this September with its biggest month-long sales event, highlighting its transformative growth from a California startup into a trusted global retailer serving customers globally.

Malaysia To Push For Substantial Conclusion Of DEFA Negotiations At AEM Meeting – Tengku Zafrul

By Nur Ashikin Abdul Aziz

SINGAPORE, Aug 18 (Bernama) -- Malaysia will push for a “substantial conclusion” of the ASEAN Digital Economy Framework Agreement (DEFA) at the ASEAN Economic Ministers’ (AEM) Meeting from Sept 24 to 26 in Kuala Lumpur, said Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.

Foreign Investors Net Bought US$389.4 Mln Of Asian Equities Last Week - MBSB Investment

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 18 (Bernama) -- Foreign investors continued to net buy Asian stocks for the second consecutive week, recording a net inflow of US$389.4 million, according to MBSB Investment Bank Bhd.

ASEAN Poised To Lead Global South In Low-carbon, Sustainable Growth -- Tengku Zafrul

SUBANG JAYA, Aug 16 (Bernama) -- ASEAN can set the benchmark for sustainable growth in the Global South if  policies, businesses, and people are aligned towards a low-carbon future, said the Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.

Basic Metals, Non-metallic Minerals And Wood Products Drive Foreign Investments In Sabah

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 12 (Bernama) -- The three main industries in Sabah that recorded the highest foreign investments over the past decade (2015 to 2024) in the manufacturing sector were basic metal products, non-metallic mineral products, and wood products, according to the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI).