Agrobank Targets 18 Branches To Use Solar Energy By End-2025

BAGAN SERAI, April 10 (Bernama) -- Bank Pertanian Malaysia Bhd (Agrobank) has targeted 18 of its branches to utilise solar power by the end of this year. 

BNM: Export-oriented ASEAN SMEs Stand To Lose US$237.5 Bln In Revenue Without Sustainable Practices

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, April 8 (Bernama) -- Export-oriented small and medium enterprises (SMEs), which account for 99 per cent of the ASEAN business ecosystem, stand to lose US$237.5 billion (US$1 = RM4.49) in potential revenue if they fail to transition to greener and sustainable practices.

Malaysia To Invest In Developing Its Border Areas To Promote Economic Activities - PM Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, April 8 (Bernama) -- In an effort to strengthen ASEAN cooperation, Malaysia is committed to developing its border areas such as in the northern peninsula with Thailand, and the Sabah and Sarawak border with Kalimantan, which will promote economic activities and benefit people on both sides of the border.

US Tariff Fiasco Presents ASEAN With Both Challenges And Opportunities -- Amir Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, April 7 (Bernama) -- The recent tariff announcement by Washington will change the trade dynamics and operating environment, which can influence the economic growth narrative and present ASEAN with both challenges and opportunities.

Strengthen ASEAN Centrality To Withstand US Tariff Shock – Don

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, April 6 (Bernama) -- As the United States, under President Donald Trump, moves to reshape the global trading system to its advantage, Malaysia's role as ASEAN chair in 2025 will be critical in charting the bloc’s next stage of economic growth.

Trump’s Tariff Shock: Implications For Malaysia

By Yin Shao Loong

KUALA LUMPUR, April 4 (Bernama) -- The April 2 tariffs unveiled by United States (US) President Donald Trump have shocked the world and represent a departure from the globalisation policy of previous US administrations.

IGEM 2025 Expected To Generate RM5.5 Bln In Business Leads

KUALA LUMPUR, March 27 (Bernama) -- The International Greentech & Eco Products Exhibition & Conference Malaysia (IGEM) 2025 that is set to take place on Oct 15-17 is expected to generate RM5.5 billion in business leads based on the industry’s compounded annual growth rate. 

Asia-Pacific Air Travel Rebounds Beyond Pre-pandemic Levels - AAPA

PERTH, March 25 (Bernama) -- Asia-Pacific air travel has rebounded beyond pre-pandemic levels, driven by strong demand, global economic growth, and rising passenger volumes, said the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA). 

Rising Supply Shocks Call For Strategic Approach

KUALA LUMPUR, March 24 (Bernama) -- Increasingly complex supply shocks going forward call for a strategic approach by the policymakers to better navigate through these challenges successfully, said Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM).

Bernama Journalist Selected For 2025 KRP Wolfson Press Fellowship

KUALA LUMPUR, March 20 (Bernama) -- Malaysian National News Agency (Bernama) economic news service assistant editor Niam Seet Wei has been selected as a participant of Khazanah Nasional Bhd's Khazanah Residency Programme (KRP) Wolfson Press Fellowship 2025.

Climate Finance Report Calls For Investment Migration To Fund Resilience

KUALA LUMPUR, March 19 (Bernama) -- Henley & Partners and the Climate Vulnerable Forum (CVF) released a groundbreaking climate finance report that highlights failures in funding urgent climate action and explores how investment migration can unlock vital resources for nations most affected by climate change.

ABB Eyes More Partnerships With Local Companies For Malaysia's Energy Transition

KUALA LUMPUR, March 18 (Bernama) -- Global technology company ABB Malaysia Sdn Bhd is keen to look for more collaborations with local companies and agencies to support Malaysia's goals in energy transition.