Venturetech Invests In Pomen To Drive Digital Transformation For Fleet Maintenance, Workforce Management

PUTRAJAYA, March 12 (Bernama) -- VentureTech Sdn Bhd has announced a strategic investment in Pomen Autodata Sdn Bhd to drive digital transformation for fleet maintenance and workforce management. 

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.

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.

Penang Business Events Industry Garners RM1.29 Bln In 2024 - Chow

BAYAN LEPAS, March 10 (Bernama) -- The business events industry in Penang achieved an estimated economic impact (EEI) of RM1.29 billion last year, marking a 24.8 per cent increase from 2023.

PIF’s Interest In AirAsia Signals Confidence In Growth, AirAsia Remains Tight-lipped

KUALA LUMPUR, March 9 (Bernama) --  Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) interest in AirAsia signals confidence in the low-cost carrier’s financial prospects, with aviation analysts predicting substantial growth should the investment proceed.

Malaysia Must Prioritise Green Shipping As Global Maritime Industry Leans Towards Protecting Environment - Consultant

KUALA LUMPUR, March 9 (Bernama) – Malaysia should embrace and prioritise green shipping trends to remain relevant despite its strategic advantage along the Strait of Malacca, a global management consultant said.

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.

Planto Wins ADB’s Award, Empowering Southeast Asia’s SMEs With AI-driven Financial Solutions

KUALA LUMPUR, March 6 (Bernama) -- Planto, a Hong Kong-headquartered fintech company, has been recognised as a winner of the AI for SMEs Challenge by the Asian Development Bank (ADB).

Malaysia’s Membership In CPTTP, RCEP Unaffected By US Tariff Policies - Tengku Zafrul

KUALA LUMPUR, March 6 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s status as a member of the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) and the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) remains unchanged, said Investment, Trade, and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.

Airwallex Seals Deal To Acquire Vietnamese Payment Company

KUALA LUMPUR, March 6 (Bernama) -- Airwallex, a global payments and financial platform for growing businesses, has signed definitive agreements to acquire CTIN Pay, an Intermediary Payment Service (IPS) licensed company in Vietnam.

MIDA and Arm Ltd Forge Agreement to Boost Malaysia’s Semiconductor Industry

KUALA LUMPUR, March 5 (Bernama) -- Arm Ltd's decision to select Malaysia as its first Southeast Asian partner sets clear objectives that will help elevate the country's semiconductor sector.

Malaysia's Commercial Real Estate Transactions On The Rise, Mirroring Global Trend - Knight Frank

KUALA LUMPUR, March 5 (Bernama) -- Malaysia has seen an uptick in commercial real estate (CRE) transactions, driven by high-net-worth individuals (HNWIs) and institutional investors seeking long-term value, mirroring the global trend, said Knight Frank Malaysia.