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By Zufazlin Baharuddin
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 20 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia closed higher today on continuous bargain hunting following the recent heavy sell-off, amid improved regional sentiment in tandem with the upbeat performance on Wall Street Friday.
From D.Arul Rajoo
BRUSSELS, Jan 20 (Bernama) -- European Commission (EC) President Ursula von der Leyen called the relaunching of negotiations for a Malaysia-EU Free Trade Agreement (MEUFTA) an important step forward together.
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 20 (Bernama) -- The East Coast Economic Region Development Council (ECERDC) secured RM13.4 billion in realised investments for 2024, a 56 per cent growth from 2023’s RM8.6 billion.
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 20 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s trade is expected to expand in line with the outlook published by the World Trade Organisation (WTO), which projected global merchandise trade volume to grow by three per cent, according to the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI).
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 20 (Bernama) -- Malaysian companies, especially those in the logistics sector, should go regional with a whole-of-government approach to create Malaysian global champions in services, said Deputy Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Liew Chin Tong.
By Zufazlin Baharuddin
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 20 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia recouped earlier losses to close higher at midday on improved sentiment with buying seen in selected heavyweights led by the financial services and utility counters.
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 20 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened lower on Monday, despite Wall Street’s stronger performance ahead of US President Donald Trump’s inauguration.
By D.Arul Rajoo
BRUSSELS, Jan 19 (Bernama) – A positive development on the decision to restart negotiations on the stalled Malaysia-European Union Free Trade Agreement (MEUFTA) is expected during Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s two-day visit to Belgium.
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 19 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is the perfect gateway into Southeast Asia, especially with the participation of the United Kingdom (UK) in the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) of which Malaysia is also a member.
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 18 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's economy is projected to grow at a moderate pace of 4.5 per cent to 5.0 per cent in 2025, benefitting from strong economic fundamentals and an uptick in foreign investments, Hong Leong Bank Bhd (HLB) said.
By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 18 (Bernama) -- The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) is expected to extend its upward momentum in the coming week, building on Friday’s rebound following four days of sell-off, said an analyst.
By Rosemarie Khoo Mohd Sani
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 18 (Bernama) -- The rubber market is likely to move up slightly next week, with steady demand ahead of the Chinese New Year (CNY) celebration, said industry expert Denis Low.
