By Zufazlin Baharuddin
KUALA LUMPUR, May 21 (Bernama) -- Finland aims to deepen economic ties with Malaysia, focusing on the circular economy, smart and sustainable energy solutions, digitalisation, and semiconductors to boost trade and investment in the region.
KUALA LUMPUR, May 19 (Bernama) — The first round of negotiations for a new and comprehensive free trade agreement (FTA) between the European Union (EU) and Malaysia will commence in Brussels, Belgium, from June 30 to July 4 this year.
From Kisho Kumari Sucedaram
BEIJING, May 18 (Bernama) -- The ongoing Rasa Malaysia Festival in Beijing is expected to generate between three and five million yuan (approximately RM3 million) in revenue, with more than 50 Malaysian companies showcasing local delicacies, tropical fruits, and cultural crafts.
From Muhammad Muzammil Abdullah
JEJU (South Korea), May 17 (Bernama) -- Malaysia today reiterated its commitment to fostering a resilient, inclusive, and future-ready trade environment during the 31st Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Ministers Responsible for Trade (MRT) Meeting, which just concluded in Jeju, South Korea.
KUALA LUMPUR, May 16 (Bernama) -- The European Union (EU) has yet to determine whether Malaysia will be classified as a low risk country under its upcoming country benchmarking system for the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), said EU Ambassador to Malaysia Rafael Daerr.
KAZAN (Tatarstan) May 15 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the Republic of Tatarstan has enormous potential and that Malaysia is ready to discuss trade and economic issues with it, such as Islamic banking and the halal industry in Kazan, the capital of the republic.
KUALA LUMPUR, May 15 (Bernama)-- Malaysia is urging the World Trade Organisation (WTO) to step up in its efforts in supporting developing and least-developed countries, while also undertaking reforms to remain relevant in the global trading system.
KUALA LUMPUR, May 15 (Bernama) -- Thailand's ambassador to Malaysia, Lada Phumas, has suggested that Malaysia’s East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) project, which starts in Kota Bharu, be extended to the Sungai Golok border to enhance rail connectivity between Thailand and Malaysia.
From Sharifah Hunaini Syed Ismail
MOSCOW, May 13 (Bernama) -- The meeting between Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and President Vladimir Putin will help Malaysia gain a clearer understanding of how it can transition from being a partner country to a full member of BRICS.
From Sharifah Hunaini Syed Ismail
MOSCOW, May 13 (Bernama) -- Malaysia and Russia will explore ways to beef up trade and investment linkages while enabling seamless transactions between them to strengthen economic ties and cooperation during Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s visit to Russia, Malaysia’s Ambassador to Russia, Datuk Cheong Loon Lai, said Monday.
KUALA LUMPUR, May 9 (Bernama) -- The European Union (EU) is positioning the Malaysia-EU Free Trade Agreement (FTA) as a central pillar in its broader strategy to deepen economic and geopolitical partnerships in ASEAN countries.
KUALA LUMPUR, May 2 (Bernama) -- Japan will lead a high-powered delegation to Malaysia next week to discuss deepening cooperation in the Asia Zero Emission Community (AZEC) to achieve decarbonisation, economic growth and energy security.
