Malaysian Rubber Market Ends Lower In Line With Regional Peers

By K. Naveen Prabu

KUALA LUMPUR, July 14 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian rubber market finished lower today in tandem with losses in regional rubber futures markets, a dealer said.

Ringgit Rises As US Plans New Tariffs

KUALA LUMPUR, July 14 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar on Monday, lifted by concerns over Washington’s plan to impose tariffs on three major trading partners from Aug 1, 2025.

Meetings With Foreign Leaders Highlight Malaysia's Active Role In Bilateral, Multilateral Diplomacy - PM Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, July 12 (Bernama) -- A series of courtesy visits by dignitaries from various countries, as well as the European Union, highlight Malaysia’s active role in bilateral and multilateral diplomacy. 

Gold Futures Seen Higher Next Week On Geopolitical Risk Premium

By Rosemarie Khoo Mohd Sani

KUALA LUMPUR, July 12 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives are expected to trend higher within a stable range of US$3,300 to US$3,350 next week, supported by persistent geopolitical risk, said SPI Asset Management managing partner Stephen Innes.

US Dismisses Concerns US Tariff Could Alienate ASEAN Member Countries

By Samantha Tan

KUALA LUMPUR, July 11 (Bernama) -- The United States (US) has dismissed concerns that its newly announced global tariffs could alienate ASEAN partners, reiterating that the measures are necessary to address long-standing trade imbalances.

Gold Futures End Higher Despite Stronger Dollar On Geopolitical Jitters

KUALA LUMPUR, July 11 (Bernama) -- The gold futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended the week higher, defying a firmer US dollar, as geopolitical concerns boosted safe-haven demand.

ASEAN Must Demand Equal Market Access From EU, China Amid Rising Tariff Pressure -- Analyst

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, July 11 (Bernama) -- ASEAN must demand reciprocal market access from major trading partners such as the European Union (EU) and China, especially in sectors like palm oil, halal products and electric vehicle (EV) battery minerals, to safeguard its regional trade stability amid rising global protectionism, an analyst said.

Norway Seeks Deeper Economic Ties With ASEAN, Malaysia

By Wan Muhammad Aslah Wan Razali

KUALA LUMPUR, July 9 (Bernama) -- Norway is optimistic about boosting economic ties with ASEAN and Malaysia, focusing on sustainability, trade and green growth, said Deputy Foreign Minister Andreas Motzfeldt Kravik.

SiPearl Closes 130 Mln Euros Series A To Power Europe’s First Exascale Supercomputer

KUALA LUMPUR, July 9 (Bernama) -- SiPearl, the European startup developing energy-efficient processors for supercomputing and artificial intelligence (AI), has completed the final 32 million euros tranche of its 130 million euros Series A funding round. (1 euro = RM4.96)

Anwar's Visits To Italy, France, Brazil Boost Malaysia's Global Economic, Humanitarian Standing

By Syed Iylia Hariz Al-Qadri Syed Izman and Ummu Khalidah Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, July 9 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s recently concluded official visits to Italy, France, and Brazil have been described as a strategic move to strengthen Malaysia’s position in the global economic and geopolitical arena.

Anwar’s Visits To Italy, France, Brazil To Strengthen Investment, Trade Prospects

By Rosemarie Khoo Mohd Sani and Mikhail Raj Abdullah 

KUALA LUMPUR, July 8 (Bernama) -- Malaysia stands to gain immensely from Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s official visits to Italy, France and Brazil, not only in attracting potential investments, but also in expanding export markets as protectionist tendencies from American tariffs threaten to shutter global trade.

Ringgit Eases Against US Dollar On US Tariff Adjustments

By Rosemarie Khoo Mohd Sani

KUALA LUMPUR, July 8 (Bernama) -- The ringgit closed lower against the US dollar as market sentiment weakened amid the United States’ (US) latest reciprocal tariff policy adjustments, ahead of Bank Negara Malaysia’s (BNM) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting tomorrow.