Digital Transformation, AI At Helm Of APEC Meet; Malaysia Highlights Moral, Environmental Risks Of Greater Adoption

From Nor Baizura Basri

GYEONGJU (South Korea), Nov 1 (Bernama) -- Digital transformation and the acceleration of artificial intelligence (AI) adoption are at the helm of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation  (APEC)  Economic  Leaders’ Meeting (AELM), as leaders deliberate on both the challenges and opportunities, with Malaysia cautioning member economies about the risks moving forward.

CPO Futures Likely To Trade Range-bound Next Week

By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 1 (Bernama) -- The crude palm oil (CPO) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives is expected to trade range-bound next week amid profit-taking and window-dressing activities as the year heads to a close, a trader said.

Allianz Malaysia Strengthens Northern Footprint With Relocation Of Penang Branch

GEORGE TOWN, Oct 30 (Bernama) -- Allianz Malaysia Bhd is strengthening the company’s footprint in the northern region with the opening of a new Penang branch here today.

Malaysia’s Spotlight Moment A Test Of Brand And Balance

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 30 (Bernama) – The 47th ASEAN Summit and related meetings that has just ended in Kuala Lumpur this week offered Malaysia more than just diplomatic theatre. 

Sunway Malls Champions Sustainability Movement

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 24 (Bernama) -- Sunway Malls is stepping up its sustainability agenda with the introduction of Malaysia’s first food digester and the attainment of international SIRIM certifications, underscoring its commitment to environmental, social and governance (ESG) values.

Malaysia’s Financial Market Outlook Remains Positive On Strong Fundamentals, Supportive Monetary Policy

By Karina Imran and Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 10 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s financial market outlook remains positive, buoyed by strong macroeconomic fundamentals, supportive monetary policy and ongoing structural reforms aimed at driving sustainable economic growth. 

Kioxia Unveils Enhanced RocksDB Plug-In To Boost SSD Performance In Raid Setups

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 10 (Bernama) -- Kioxia Corporation has announced an expanded RocksDB plug-in designed to improve solid-state drive (SSD) lifespan and performance in multi-drive RAID environments.

ASEAN+3 Growth Revised To 4.1 Pct In 2025, 3.8 Pct In 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 9 (Bernama) -- Growth in the ASEAN+3 region is projected at 4.1 per cent in 2025 and 3.8 per cent in 2026, an upward revision from July’s forecast, supported by robust first-half performance and stronger-than-expected export momentum.

WE2025 Unveils Berjaya Food As Its Corporate Sponsor

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 7 (Bernama) -- Berjaya Food Bhd (BFood) was unveiled as the corporate sponsor for the WE2025: Future in Motion Leadership Conference, which will be held on Nov 25–26 at the Malaysia International Trade and Exhibition Centre (MITEC).

Ringgit, Emerging Currencies Poised To Gain As Greenback Weakens Amid US Shutdown

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 3 (Bernama) -- Emerging market currencies, including the ringgit, are expected to benefit from a possible further weakening of the greenback amid economic uncertainty stemming from the US government shutdown.

Ringgit Closes Higher For Third Consecutive Day Amid US Shutdown Uncertainty

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 1 (Bernama)  -- The ringgit closed higher against the greenback on Wednesday, extending gains for the third consecutive session as the US dollar weakened after the American federal government shut down beginning today.

MENA, Asian Regions Seen As Main Growth Engines In Emerging Markets -- WEF

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 23 (Bernama) -- Emerging markets are anticipated to be the main engines of growth going forward, with the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), South Asia, East Asia and the Pacific seen as bright spots, according to the World Economic Forum (WEF).