World Bank Expects Global Growth Outlook At 2.3 Pct In 2025, Slowest Since 2008
KUALA LUMPUR, June 11 (Bernama) -- Global growth is expected to weaken to 2.3 per cent in 2025, with deceleration in most economies relative to last year.
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Ringgit Eases Marginally Against Greenback After Stronger US Economic Data
By Danni Haizal Danial Donald
KUALA LUMPUR, June 4 (Bernama) -- The ringgit eased against the greenback at the close on Wednesday after the United States posted stronger economic data.
Rubber Market Ends Mixed Amid US-China Trade Talks
By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad
KUALA LUMPUR, June 4 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian rubber market ended mixed today as traders remained cautious amid growing hopes of the United States (US)-China trade talks this week, a dealer said.
Malaysia’s GDP Growth Could Rebound To 4.6 Pct if US Tariffs Lifted - MIDF
KUALA LUMPUR, May 30 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s economic growth could rebound to the earlier projection of 4.6 per cent from 4.0 per cent for 2025 if the sweeping US tariffs were removed, according to MIDF Amanah Investment Bank Bhd.
Ringgit Slips Against US Dollar As Fed Seen Delaying Rate Cuts
By Engku Shariful Azni Engku Ab Latif
KUALA LUMPUR, May 29 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened lower against the US dollar on Thursday, as expectations dimmed for a near-term rate cut by the US Federal Reserve (Fed), an analyst said.
Saudi Arabia Expands Foreign Market Access With Offshore Securities Licence
KUALA LUMPUR, May 26 (Bernama) -- Over the past decade, Saudi Arabia’s Capital Market Authority (CMA) has steadily opened its financial markets to global investors, attracting foreign holdings of nearly 423 billion Saudi riyals by the end of 2024. (100 Saudi riyals = RM112.50)
SAMENTA: ASEAN Must Address Trade Barriers To Aid MSMEs
KUALA LUMPUR, May 22 (Bernama) -- ASEAN must take bold steps to address key trade challenges through enforceable agreements on reducing non-tariff barriers, expanding mutual recognition arrangements, and further operationalising the ASEAN Single Window for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs).
Sunway Construction’s 1Q Net Profit Soars To RM75.71 Mln
KUALA LUMPUR, May 20 (Bernama) -- Sunway Construction Group Bhd’s (SunCon) net profit for the first quarter ended March 31, 2025 (1Q 2025) surged to RM75.71 million, up from RM32.40 million in the same period last year.
No Decision Yet On EUDR Low Risk Status For Malaysian Palm Oil, Benchmarking Ongoing – Envoy
KUALA LUMPUR, May 16 (Bernama) -- The European Union (EU) has yet to determine whether Malaysia will be classified as a low risk country under its upcoming country benchmarking system for the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), said EU Ambassador to Malaysia Rafael Daerr.
Malaysia’s Export Base To Cushion Us Tariff Impact - BNM
KUALA LUMPUR, May 16 -- Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) expects any impact from potential United States (US) tariffs on semiconductors to be limited for Malaysia, thanks to the country’s diversified export base and continued demand in key sectors.
US Move To Ease Curbs On Chip Exports An Opportunity For Malaysia's AI And Data Centre Sectors
By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid
KUALA LUMPUR, May 9 (Bernama) -- US President Donald Trump's plan to rescind the Biden-era artificial intelligence (AI) chip export rule presents opportunities for Malaysia to expand its AI chip industry and booming data centre sector.
Flight Woes Due To Regional Conflicts Demand Malaysia’s Pivot Toward Digital, Trade Diversification -- Expert
KUALA LUMPUR, May 9 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s aviation industry will likely record lower revenues as it faces higher air travel costs, supply chain delays and reduced tourism activity owing to prolonged flight disruptions.