Malaysia-China 11-month Trade Matches 2023 Total Trade, Signalling Strong Recovery - Tengku Zafrul

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 18 (Bernama) -- Malaysia-China economic ties have continued to strengthen, with bilateral trade reaching nearly US$98 billion (US$1=RM4.467) in the 11 months of 2024, matching the total trade volume for all of 2023.

Hong Kong-Taipei Is 2024 World's Busiest International Airline Route, says OAG

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 18 (Bernama) -- The Hong Kong (HKG) to Taipei (TPE) route has been revealed as the world’s busiest international route in 2024, according to a latest analysis by OAG.

BMI Forecasts Rising Global Natural Gas Demand In The Near Term

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 6 (Bernama) -- BMI, a Fitch Solutions company, has forecast global natural gas consumption to rise in the near term as the Northern Hemisphere winter approaches, supported by strong demand for liquefied natural gas (LNG) across all markets.

Ringgit Higher Against US Dollar In Early Trade

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 6 (Bernama) -- The ringgit advanced against the US dollar in early trade on Friday ahead of the US non-farm payrolls (NFP) data that will be released later today, said an analyst.  

Malaysian Ambassador Urges Companies To Drive Sustainable Future For Palm Oil Industry

From Mohd Iswandi Kasan Anuar

JAKARTA, Dec 5 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s Ambassador to Indonesia, Datuk Syed Md Hasrin Tengku Hussin, has urged Malaysian government-linked companies and major businesses in Indonesia to use their collective expertise to create a brighter future for the palm oil industry as an economic driver and a model for sustainable development.

AI-Media Secures 5-year Deal With CME To Enhance Accessibility In Central, Eastern Europe

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 5 (Bernama) -- AI-Media, a global leader in artificial intelligence (AI)-driven live and recorded captioning and language technology, has announced a strategic five-year agreement with Central European Media Enterprises (CME), its first major deal in Central and Eastern European.

Global Passenger Demand Up 7.1 Pct In October 2024 - IATA

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 4 (Bernama) -- Total global passenger demand, measured in revenue passenger kilometres, was up 7.1 per cent in October 2024 compared to the same month last year, said the International Air Transport Association (IATA).

DSR Taiko To elevate Malaysia’s Durian Industry With Certification And Quality

SHAH ALAM, Dec 4 (Bernama) -- DSR Taiko Bhd, a trailblazer in Malaysia's durian industry, is strategically positioning itself to expand its global footprint, focusing on value-added products to meet growing international demand.

Asia Digital Engineering Eyes U.S. Market With FAA Approval In Sight - CEO Mahesh

SEPANG, Dec 4 (Bernama) – Capital A's maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) arm, Asia Digital Engineering (ADE), aims to expand its international footprint with plans to service American airlines in the near future, pending Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) approval.

Asia Digital Engineering Well-placed To Seek Listing Due To Strong Earnings, Strategic Growth

SEPANG, Dec 2 (Bernama) -- Maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) service provider Asia Digital Engineering Sdn Bhd (ADE) is set to chalk up significantly higher revenue next year, which will position it well financially to seek listing sooner rather than later.

Global Shipping Costs To Remain High Amid Tariff Threats, Red Sea Challenges

By Harizah Hanim Mohamed

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 1 (Bernama) -- Global shipping costs are expected to remain high next year, with freight rates likely to continue rising due to ongoing challenges in the shipping industry, including US President-elect Donald Trump’s tariff threats and the situation in the Red Sea.

Malaysia, Indonesia Push For Stronger Cooperation In Palm Oil Industry

By Mohd Iswandi Kasan Anuar

JAKARTA, Nov 29 (Bernama) -- Plantation and Commodities Minister Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani has called for greater cooperation between Malaysia and Indonesia to address the regulatory challenges facing the global palm oil industry.