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Xsolla Strengthens Vietnam Gaming Presence At GameVerse 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, May 8 (Bernama) -- Xsolla, a global video game commerce company, has announced its participation in Vietnam GameVerse 2026 at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Center (SECC) in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.

Malaysia’s Economy Remains Resilient Despite West Asia Risks, Says BNM Governor

By M. Saraswathi & Karina Imran

KUALA LUMPUR, May 8 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's economy remains resilient despite mounting risks from the ongoing West Asia conflict, supported by strong domestic demand, sustained investment activity and robust exports linked to the global technology and artificial intelligence (AI) upcycle.

Malaysia Eyes Leadership In Advanced Packaging As AI Reshapes Global Chip Industry

KUALA LUMPUR, May 8 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is positioning itself to move beyond its long-standing leadership in assembly, testing and packaging towards leadership in advanced packaging as artificial intelligence (AI) reshapes the global semiconductor industry.

ASEAN Targets Intra-regional Trade To Reach 30 Pct By 2030 - Mohamad Hasan

From Linda Khoo

CEBU, May 8 (Bernama) -- ASEAN is committed to strengthening intra-regional trade, including increasing intra-member trade to at least 30 per cent by 2030.

Ringgit Opens Higher Against Major Currencies, Eases Vs Greenback

By Siti Noor Afera Abu

KUALA LUMPUR, May 8 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened higher against most major currencies but eased versus the US dollar as investors remained cautious following renewed escalation in the West Asia conflict, which dimmed hopes for a peace deal between the United States and Iran.

Crossing Borders: Malaysian Startups Eye Bigger ASEAN Market

By Nik Nurfaqih Nik Wil

JAKARTA, May 7 (Bernama) -- For many Malaysian startups, expanding beyond domestic borders often comes with familiar challenges -- limited regional networks, unfamiliar regulations and difficulty accessing investors outside Malaysia.

ASEAN May Involve Private Sector In Oil Stockpiling Framework -- Johari Ghani

From Niam Seet Wei

CEBU (Philippines) May 7 (Bernama) -- ASEAN may consider bringing in the private sector to help realise the newly-mooted oil stockpiling framework aimed at strengthening the region’s long-term energy security and preparedness.

Gold Futures Extend Gains On Weaker Greenback, US Treasury Yields Decline

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, May 7 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives extended gains, closing higher on Thursday, as market sentiment improved following a decline in United States Treasury yields and a weaker US dollar.

Agro-Commodity Sector Faces Challenges In Attracting Youth -- Noraini

BANGI, May 7 (Bernama) -- The country's agribusiness sector is facing challenges in attracting the interest and participation of the younger generation in exploring opportunities in the industry, said Minister of Plantation and Commodities Datuk Seri Dr Noraini Ahmad.

Ringgit Continues Growth Trajectory After OPR Maintained At 2.75 Pct

KUALA LUMPUR, May 7 (Bernama) -- The ringgit extended its gains today, closing firmer against major currencies and most regional peers following Bank Negara Malaysia’s (BNM) move to maintain the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) at 2.75 per cent.

KLCI Futures Close Higher

KUALA LUMPUR, May 7 (Bernama) -- The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed higher on Thursday, in line with the steady performance of the cash market.

MIDA Pushes Deeper Local Participation In Semiconductor Value Chains

KUALA LUMPUR, May 7 (Bernama) -- Malaysia must continue attracting strategic, high-quality investments while ensuring that local companies capture greater share of the value created by global investors operating in the country, said Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA) chief executive officer Datuk Sikh Shamsul Ibrahim Sikh Abdul Majid.