Area's Unit, Shenzhen Govt Procurement Association Ink MoU To Promote US$20 Bln Flagship Project

KUALA LUMPUR, April 11 (Bernama) -- The Area Group’s subsidiary Area Real Estate Advisory Sdn Bhd has signed a heads of agreement and memorandum of understanding (MoU) with China’s Shenzhen Government Procurement Association to jointly promote the region’s US$20 billion (US$1=RM4.42) flagship project, the “Two Countries, Twin Parks” initiative. 

Singapore's Black Group Acquires LifeBank To Boost Distribution Of Healthy Ageing Solutions

SINGAPORE, April 10 (Bernama) -- Singapore-based Black Group Investment Holding has acquired LifeBank Stem Cells, a distributor of stem cell banking and cellular therapy solutions, underscoring its commitment to expanding its network in support of healthy longevity and active ageing.

Countries Should Use WTO Platform To Resolve Trade Issues, Problems - PM Anwar

By Nor Baizura Basri and Karina Imran

KUALA LUMPUR, April 10 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim strongly believes that trading countries should use the World Trade Organisation (WTO) platform to resolve trade issues and problems, including tariffs.

Airbus, AMIC To Advance SAF Supply Chain Research In Asia-Pacific

KUALA LUMPUR, April 10 (Bernama) -- Airbus and the Aerospace Malaysia Innovation Centre (AMIC) have signed a research and technology cooperation agreement to study the supply chain for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production across the Asia-Pacific region.

ASEAN To Be More Efficient For More Room On Tariff Negotiations -- Sri Mulyani

KUALA LUMPUR, April 10 (Bernama) -- ASEAN member states are focusing on eliminating distortions to be more efficient for more room on negotiations, as Washington expressed concerns about tariff and non-tariff barriers, says Indonesia Finance Minister Sri Mulyani Indrawati.

AIF Action Plan 2025-2028 To Elevate ASEAN’s Global Role -- Amir Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, April 10 (Bernama) -- The ASEAN Infrastructure Fund (AIF) Action Plan (2025-2028) will catapult ASEAN’s role as the global standard in governance and sustainable development, said Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan.

Malaysia Welcomes US Move To Pause Higher Tariffs, Assesses Rapid Changes - Tengku Zafrul

By M.Saraswathi 

KUALA LUMPUR, April 10 (Bernama) -- Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz said Malaysia welcomes the United States’ (US) move to pause higher tariffs for numerous trading partners, while acknowledging that this volatility creates significant challenges for ASEAN economies.

ASEAN Emerges As A Central Player In Global Economy After Overcoming Series Of Adversities - PM Anwar

By Zarul Effendi Razali

KUALA LUMPUR, April 9 (Bernama) -- ASEAN, which has faced a series of global uncertainties, has emerged from a quiet corner of the global economy to become central to it, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. 

Malaysia To Show Strong Leadership To Address US Tariff

KUALA LUMPUR, April 9 (Bernama) -- Malaysia will demonstrate strong leadership and act responsibly within ASEAN to address the United States' latest tariff measures, said National Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Malaysia (NCCIM) vice-president Datuk AT Kumararajah.

There Is No Winner In This Tariff Spat -- Andrew Sheng

KUALA LUMPUR, April 9 (Bernama) -- There will be no winner in the United States (US) sweeping global tariffs and similar responses from other countries, and the only way forward is through negotiation to minimise the damage, said former Bank Negara Malaysia assistant governor Tan Sri Andrew Sheng.

Inspired To Save The Planet, School Children Build MarBot4SF Robot

KUALA LUMPUR, April 9 (Bernama) -- Thanks to a colour bleaching incident, an 11-year-old boy is now more conscious and passionate about protecting the environment and saving the planet.

ASEAN Unity Crucial In Weathering US Tariff Storms - Tengku Zafrul

KUALA LUMPUR, April 8 (Bernama) -- Unity among ASEAN members will determine the success of the ten member states in weathering the US tariff storms that have severely impacted the region, says Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.