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LIMA (Peru), Nov 14 (Bernama) -- Malaysia and Peru have reiterated their strong commitment to multilateralism, with the United Nations at its core, and shared similar views on the importance of strengthening multilateral institutions to address global and regional challenges.
LIMA (Peru), Nov 14 (Bernama) — Malaysia hopes to contribute to the infrastructure development in Chancay Port, located around 80 km north of Peru’s capital, Lima, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said today.
From Zarul Effendi Razali
ABU DHABI, Nov 13 (Bernama) -- Various initiatives under the MADANI Economic Framework, among other matters, will be highlighted during Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi’s seven-day official visit to the United Arab Emirates (UAE), which started today.
By Anas Abu Hassan
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 13 (Bernama) -- The ringgit slipped against the greenback for a third consecutive day following the rise in the US Dollar Index (DXY) ahead of the US inflation data release tonight, an economist said.
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 13 (Bernama) -- Malaysia has committed to achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050, positioning itself as a responsible global player in the fight against climate change despite contributing just 0.8 per cent of global emissions.
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 13 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s gross domestic product (GDP) for the third quarter of 2024 (3Q 2024) is expected to moderate to 5.3 per cent year-on-year (y-o-y), supported by continued expansion across most sectors, particularly manufacturing and services, said Hong Leong Investment Bank Bhd (HLIB).
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 12 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said that any form of protectionism will affect countries in terms of trade and investment.
From M. Saraswathi
LIMA (Peru), Nov 12 (Bernama) -- Economic and geopolitical factors are slowing growth in the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) region, which consists of 21 member economies, according to the APEC Regional Trends Analysis report.
PERU (Lima), Nov 12 (Bernama) -- The APEC Putrajaya Vision 2040 and the Aotearoa Plan of Action continue to guide the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum toward a dynamic and inclusive Asia-Pacific community, according to APEC Senior Officials’ Chair Ambassador Carlos Vasquez.
LIMA (Peru), Nov 12 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim will receive Peru’s highest honour, the "El Sol del Peru", in recognition of his role as Head of Government during his first official visit to the Latin American nation since assuming office in 2022.
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 12 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened marginally higher against the US dollar on Tuesday, lifted by a brief easing in the dollar's strength after an election-driven surge, analysts said.
From M. Saraswathi
LIMA (Peru), Nov 11 (Bernama) -- The 2024 Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Economic Leaders’ Week begins with leaders and ministers set to discuss policies that could help economies overcome various challenges such as climate change, sustainable energy solutions, digital economy transition, and trade facilitation while promoting innovation and inclusiveness.
