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SEPANG, Sept 18 (Bernama) — Malaysia is looking at increasing the number of direct flights to and from Zhengzhou Xinzheng International Airport (CGO) in Henan, China, as part of efforts to enhance connectivity and boost tourism, trade and investment.
SEPANG, Sept 18 (Bernama) — Malaysia and China are strengthening regional trade through a strategic cargo partnership that positions Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) as a leading regional hub to accelerate Malaysia’s economic growth.
By Anas Abu Hassan
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 18 (Bernama) -- The ringgit retreated against the greenback at the close on Thursday as investors reassessed the US interest rate outlook following the US Federal Reserve's (Fed) interest rate cut on Wednesday, an economist said.
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 18 (Bernama) -- Amid rising global protectionism and economic uncertainty, China and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) are forging ahead to deepen their integration, epitomised by the full conclusion of the China-ASEAN Free Trade Area 3.0 upgrade announced in May.
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 17 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) will commence the first round of free trade agreement (FTA) negotiations with the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries in December, said MITI secretary-general Datuk Hairil Yahri Yaacob today.
From V. Sankara
DILI (TIMOR-LESTE), Sept 18 (Bernama) -- Timor-Leste is keen to expand trade and investment with Malaysia, focusing on food security, agriculture and tourism as it strengthens cooperation through ASEAN integration.
By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 18 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened lower against the US dollar on Thursday, as the greenback strengthened following the US Federal Reserve’s (Fed) decision to cut its benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points.
From Sharifah Hunaini Syed Ismail
KUNMING (CHINA), Sept 17 (Bernama) -- Malaysian media is showing strong interest in China’s advancements in technology, particularly in electric vehicles (EVs) and the digital economy, as well as focusing on how these developments directly impact Malaysia in terms of job creation.
By Anas Abu Hassan
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 17 (Bernama) -- The ringgit closed stronger on Wednesday, hitting a near one-year high against the greenback ahead of the United States (US) interest rate decision later in the day, an economist said.
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 17 (Bernama) -- The manufacturing sector’s second half of 2025 (2H 2025) is projected to be softer due to persistent cost pressures and weaker demand expectations, according to the Federation of Malaysian Manufacturers (FMM).
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 17 (Bernama) -- The Federation of Malaysian Manufacturers (FMM) hopes the government will not introduce additional taxes on the manufacturing industry during the tabling of Budget 2026.
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 17 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Digital is committed to building an ecosystem to support the country’s efforts moving towards becoming an artificial intelligence (AI) Nation by 2030.
