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.

ASEAN-US Relations Progressing Well, MITI Optimistic Trade Deal Will Be Inked During Summit

By Zufazlin Baharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 22 (Bernama) -- ASEAN and the United States (US) have made significant progress in their bilateral relations, marked by the confirmed attendance of US President Donald Trump at the upcoming 47th ASEAN Summit, where both sides are expected to strengthen economic cooperation through the signing of the Agreement on Reciprocal Trade (ART).

47th ASEAN Summit To Focus On Trade, Economic Security Amid Global Challenges -- Tengku Zafrul

By Harizah Hanim Mohamed

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 22 (Bernama) -- ​Economic cooperation and security will take centre stage as ASEAN leaders gather this week for the 47th ASEAN Summit, which aims to push forward key trade agreements and deepen regional integration amid a challenging global environment.

Malaysia Expands Blackberry Communication Deployment In 47th ASEAN Summit

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

 KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 22 (Bernama) -- BlackBerry Limited Ltd has announced that Malaysia has deployed the BlackBerry AtHoc platform and the BlackBerry SecuSUITE solution to secure communications and protect people during the ASEAN Summit events in 2025.

Ringgit Opens Higher Against US Dollar Amid US Shutdown, US-China Meeting Uncertainty

By Engku Shariful Azni Engku Ab Latif

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 22 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened slightly higher against the US dollar on Wednesday amid the US government shutdown and uncertainty over the meeting between US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping next week, an analyst said. 

Ringgit Edges Lower Against Greenback, Stronger Versus Major Currencies

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 21 (Bernama) -- The ringgit ended marginally lower against the US dollar today as the greenback strengthened amid renewed optimism that the United States (US) and China may reach a trade deal soon, said an economist.

ASEAN PEDs To Be Completed By End Of Malaysia Chairmanship, Elevating Region's MSMEs -- Tengku Zafrul

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 21 (Bernama) -- Most of the priority economic deliverables (PEDs) under the Malaysian ASEAN chairmanship 2025 are expected to be completed by the end of its tenure, said Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.

Malaysia To Strengthen ASEAN's Central Role At Upcoming RCEP Summit -- PM Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 21 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said Malaysia intends to reinforce ASEAN's central role in guiding the implementation of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) during the 5th RCEP Leaders' Meeting next week.

APF Canada Plants Flag In Indo-Pacific With New Singapore Office

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 21 (Bernama) -- The Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada (APF Canada) has officially opened its Asia Regional Office in Singapore, located in the Manulife Tower at 8 Cross Street in the city’s Central Business District.

Ringgit Opens Higher Against US Dollar

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 21 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar, amid the United States (US) government shutdown and trade tensions with China, an analyst said.

Sarawak, South Korea Forge Strategic Alliance To Drive Next-generation AI Chip Innovation

KUCHING, Oct 20 (Bernama) -- SMD Semiconductor Sdn Bhd, a wholly owned company of the Sarawak government, has teamed up with South Korea’s Rebellions Inc, a leading artificial intelligence (AI) chipmaker, to advance AI chip design and semiconductor development, positioning Sarawak at the forefront of Asia’s fast-growing AI landscape.

Priority Economic Deliverables Hallmark Of Malaysia's Leadership As ASEAN Chair 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 20 (Bernama) – Malaysia can hold its head high as its chairmanship of ASEAN 2025 draws to a close this year for having set in motion initiatives to drive regional integration, engage more with dialogue partners and fortify the grouping’s economic pillar.