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.

MEUFTA: EU, Malaysia To Restart Trade Talks Before Summer

By Rohani Mohd Ibrahim

KUALA LUMPUR, March 11 (Bernama) -- The European Union (EU) expects the first round of negotiations on resuming the Malaysia-European Union Free Trade Agreement (MEUFTA) to take place before the summer or second half of 2025, said European External Action Service managing director for Asia and the Pacific Niclas Kvarnström.

ASEAN Should leverage RCEP, FTAs To Mitigate economic Risks From US Tariffs 

KUALA LUMPUR, March 11 (Bernama) -- ASEAN should optimise the utilisation of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) and the upgraded ASEAN+1 Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) to mitigate the risks of economic uncertainty following the imposition of US tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China.

ASEAN Must Leverage Australia To Boost Economic Resilience – MGBF

By Harizah Hanim Mohamed

KUALA LUMPUR, March 8 (Bernama) -- The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) must develop a parallel strategy by engaging major economies beyond the region, particularly Australia, to enhance production, productivity, and domestic consumption, Malaysia Global Business Forum (MGBF) founding chairman Nordin Abdullah said.

Chemlite's IPO And Facility Expansion Bolster Malaysia's E&E Industry - MIDA

KUALA LUMPUR, March 6 (Bernama) --  Chemlite Innovation Bhd’s (Chemlite) initial public offering (IPO) on Bursa Malaysia marks a significant milestone in its strategic expansion, underscoring its commitment to innovation and bolstering Malaysia’s industrial ecosystem.

XPENG Establishes Itself As Leading Intelligent EV Brand In Indonesia

KUALA LUMPUR, March 3 (Bernama) -- XPENG, a prominent Chinese high-tech automotive company, has officially entered the Indonesian market through a strategic partnership aimed at introducing its advanced electric vehicle (EV) technology to Indonesian consumers.

GEM Launches State-of- The-art Cleanroom Facility In Perak

IPOH, March 3 (Bernama) -- Green Excel Manufacturing Sdn Bhd (GEM) launched its state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Taiping on March 1, reaffirming its commitment to innovation, quality, and the growth of its global and local operations.

Malaysia’s Auto Sector Shifts Gears For E-mobility Growth - Tengku Zafrul

RAWANG, March 3 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s automotive industry is adapting to global demand for e-mobility solutions, reshaping supply chains and manufacturing processes in line with government policies, said Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.  

Bursa Malaysia To Remain Cautious Next Week, Likely To Trade Within Tight Range - Analyst

KUALA LUMPUR, March 1 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia is expected to remain cautious next week, with the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) to trade within a narrow range as investors evaluate key economic developments, according to an analyst.

US Tariff Plans To Be Discussed At 31st ASEAN Economic Ministers' Retreat - Tengku Zafrul

KOTA TINGGI, Feb 28 (Bernama) -- The tariff plans imposed by the United States (US) will be one of the topics discussed at the 31st ASEAN Economic Ministers’ (AEM) Retreat today.

Give Asean Secretariat More Clout To Get Countries To Rescind Non-Tariff Barriers -- Nazir Razak

By Mikhail Raj Abdullah

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 26 (Bernama) -- The Jakarta-based ASEAN Secretariat should be given more clout to flag countries that resort to non-tariff barriers (NTBs).

Petronas, Petrovietnam To Boost Energy, RE Cooperation In Vietnam - PM Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 26 (Bernama) – Petroliam Nasional Bhd (Petronas) and Vietnam Oil and Gas Group (Petrovietnam) will expedite cooperation in Vietnam’s energy sector, encompassing upstream and downstream activities, gas, and renewable energy (RE), said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.