Asia Will Retain Leadership In Chip Manufacturing Next Five Years - Moody's Ratings

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 2 (Bernama) -- Asia will retain its leadership in chip manufacturing over the next five years, supported by cost advantages, established ecosystems and deep technical expertise, said Moody’s Ratings today.

Ringgit Opens Higher Vs Greenback Ahead Of BNM Policy Meeting, US Non-farm Payrolls

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 2 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened higher on Tuesday but is likely to trade cautiously today as traders will be observing Bank Negara Malaysia’s (BNM) Monetary Policy Committee meeting this Thursday, along with the United States (US) non-farm payrolls (NFP) report on Friday. 

Asia Must Take Lead To Rewrite Own Chapter In New Global Economic Order -- PM Anwar

From Voon Miaw Ping

TIANJIN (China), Sept 1 (Bernama) -- Asian nations must take the lead in the next chapter of the global economic order by rewriting their own chapters while simultaneously shaping the next course for the future. 

Tianjin’s SCO Summit To Call For Enhancing Multilateralism, Boost Ties With ASEAN

By Voon Miaw Ping

TIANJIN (China), Aug 31 (Bernama) -- The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit, which kicked off today, is expected to see member states continue to prioritise cohesion in their efforts to deepen economic and security cooperation.

US Appeals Court Ruling Trump Tariffs Unconstitutional Can Bring Relief To Global Economy

By Siti Noor Afera Abu

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 30 (Bernama) -- The ruling by a United States (US) federal appeals court declaring most of President Donald Trump’s tariffs illegal could bring relief to the global economy by easing cost pressures on businesses and restoring demand. 

US Appeals Court Finds Trump's Sweeping Tariffs Unconstitutional

WASHINGTON, Aug 30 (Bernama-dpa) -- A United States (US) appeals court on Friday ruled that US President Donald Trump lacked the authority to impose sweeping tariffs on imports under a national emergency law, reported German Press Agency (dpa).

2Q 2025 GDP Growth Driven By Government’s Centrality Approach - PM Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 30 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's gross domestic product (GDP) growth of 4.4 per cent in the second quarter of 2025 was achieved through the government’s adoption of a centrality approach amid an uncertain geopolitical and economic environment, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

Ringgit Likely To Trade Sideways With Upside Bias Next Week

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 30 (Bernama) -- The ringgit is expected to trade sideways with an upside bias next week, reflecting a cautious but optimistic market sentiment, ahead of the Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) Monetary Policy Committee meeting scheduled on Sept 4, said an economist.

Gold Futures Likely To Trade Higher Next Week Ahead Of US Non-farm Payrolls Data

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 30 (Bernama) -- The gold futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives is expected to trade higher next week ahead of the United States (US) non-farm payrolls report scheduled for next Friday. 

Fadillah's Visit To Busan Signals Readiness To Advance Regional Cooperation, Energy Transition

BUSAN, Aug 30 (Bernama) -- Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof’s official working visit to Busan has reinforced Malaysia’s readiness to strengthen regional cooperation and advance its clean energy transition, both domestically and within ASEAN.

Air Cargo Demand Up 5.5 Pct in July Amid The Trade War, Asia-Pacific Leads Growth – IATA

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 29 (Bernama) -- Total air cargo demand, measured in cargo tonne-kilometres (CTK), rose by 5.5 per cent year-on-year (y-o-y) in July 2025 compared to 0.6 per cent in June, reflecting a rebound of the cargo market amid the trade war.

CIMB Expects BNM To Hold OPR At 2.75 Pct

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 29 (Bernama) -- CIMB Investment Bank Bhd expects Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) to keep the overnight policy rate (OPR) unchanged at 2.75 per cent at the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting on Sept 4, 2025.