1y ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 22 (Bernama) -- Malaysia should utilise the free trade agreements (FTAs) that it has among the ASEAN countries, including the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) to promote palm oil at the global level, said the Malaysian Palm Oil Board (MPOB).
1y ago
By Zarul Effendi Razali and Abdul Hamid A Rahman
PETALING JAYA, Jan 13 (Bernama) -- An economist has called for ASEAN country members to focus more on sustainable development as a group, integrating economic growth with technological advances and social inclusion.
1y ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 3 (Bernama) -- Malaysia will remain neutral and is prepared to face possible changes in the global economic landscape following Donald Trump’s return as United States (US) president by focusing on soft power diplomacy in dealing with the new administration, said Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan.
1y ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 27 (Bernama) – Malaysia is seen leveraging its role as ASEAN Chair in 2025 to maintain its economic stability and position itself as a key regional player amid global economic uncertainties stemming from US President-elect Donald Trump’s policies.
1y ago
From Zarul Effendi Razali
DUBAI, Nov 20 (Bernama) -- The Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE) has concluded the Malaysia International Halal Showcase (MIHAS) in Dubai with resounding success, exceeding the sales target by 120 per cent to RM2.2 billion.
1y ago
DUBAI, Nov 19 (Bernama) -- The 2024 Malaysia International Halal Showcase expo in Dubai (MIHAS@ Dubai 2024) can exceed the initial export sales target of RM1 billion, said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.
1y ago
DUBAI, Nov 18 (Bernama) -- The strong trade relationship between Malaysia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in the halal industry underscores the high demand and trust in Malaysia’s premium halal products within the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region.
1y ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 15 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s removal from the United States Treasury’s (Treasury) monitoring list indicated that the country’s economic and foreign exchange policies are now viewed as balanced and transparent, said an economist.
1y ago
From M. Saraswathi
LIMA (Peru), Nov 10 (Bernama) -- The Peruvian capital city of Lima is all geared up amid tight security to host its third APEC Economic Leaders Week (AELW), a landmark event that underscores its pivotal role as the chair of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum this year to further liberalise trade among regional economies.
1y ago
PUTRAJAYA, Oct. 18 (Bernama) -- Budget 2025 will empower the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in strengthening Malaysia's interests and expanding its influence on international platforms as the ASEAN Chair in 2025.
1y ago
PUTRAJAYA, Oct 15 (Bernama) -- The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Air Services Negotiation Event 2024 (ICAN2024) is set to convene in Malaysia from Oct 21 to 25, marking a pivotal moment in international aviation diplomacy.
1y ago
From Mohd Haikal Mohd Isa
ISLAMABAD, Oct 3 (Bernama) -- Malaysian Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has reiterated the importance of countries maintaining strong economic fundamentals to withstand the "slings and arrows" of global uncertainties and challenges.