ASEAN-6 GDP Growth To Moderate To 4.4 Pct In 2025, 2026 – Maybank IB

KUALA LUMPUR, July 14 (Bernama) -- ASEAN-6 gross domestic product (GDP) growth is expected to moderate to 4.4 per cent in 2025 and 2026 from 4.9 per cent in 2024, according to Maybank Investment Bank Bhd (Maybank IB).

OPR Cut Can Address Household Debt Service Ratio, Provides Reprieve In Disposable Income -- GX Bank

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, July 14 (Bernama) -- GX Bank Bhd said the overnight policy rate (OPR) cut to 2.75 per cent from three per cent could potentially address the household debt service ratio while providing a reprieve in disposable income.

Ringgit Rises As US Plans New Tariffs

KUALA LUMPUR, July 14 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar on Monday, lifted by concerns over Washington’s plan to impose tariffs on three major trading partners from Aug 1, 2025.

APT Reaffirms Commitment To Economic Integration, WTO Reform Amid Global Uncertainties

KUALA LUMPUR, July 13 (Bernama) -- The ASEAN Plus Three (APT) countries have reaffirmed their strong commitment to deepening regional economic integration and maintaining a rules-based multilateral trading system, amid escalating global economic and trade uncertainties.

Malaysian High Commission In New Zealand Backs USANITA's Entry Into Australasian Market

KUALA LUMPUR, July 12 (Bernama) -- The High Commission of Malaysia in New Zealand has expressed its full support for Usanita group’s mission to empower Malaysian women entrepreneurs to expand into international markets, particularly in the Australasian region.

US Tariffs Dominate ASEAN Talks As Leaders Rally Around Trade Unity

KUALA LUMPUR, July 12 (Bernama) -- As global trade tensions continue to rise, the 58th ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meeting (AMM) and Related Meetings wrapped up its four days of talks in Kuala Lumpur on Friday, July 11, with the United States’ (US) sweeping tariff hikes becoming a major talking point among regional leaders.

Meetings With Foreign Leaders Highlight Malaysia's Active Role In Bilateral, Multilateral Diplomacy - PM Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, July 12 (Bernama) -- A series of courtesy visits by dignitaries from various countries, as well as the European Union, highlight Malaysia’s active role in bilateral and multilateral diplomacy. 

Ringgit Likely To Move Between 4.24-4.26 Against US Dollar Next Week

By Rosemarie Khoo Mohd Sani

KUALA LUMPUR, July 12 (Bernama) -- The ringgit is expected to remain volatile next week, moving in the range between 4.24 and 4.26 against the US dollar, an analyst said. 

US Dismisses Concerns US Tariff Could Alienate ASEAN Member Countries

By Samantha Tan

KUALA LUMPUR, July 11 (Bernama) -- The United States (US) has dismissed concerns that its newly announced global tariffs could alienate ASEAN partners, reiterating that the measures are necessary to address long-standing trade imbalances.

US Economic Data, Trade Uncertainty Weigh On Ringgit At Close

By Rosemarie Khoo Mohd Sani

KUALA LUMPUR, July 11 (Bernama) -- The ringgit ended the week lower against the US dollar on Friday as stronger US economic data fuelled demand for the greenback.

Johor Boosts Investments By Creating New Economic Wave In Digital, AI Sectors

By Mohamad Syazwan Mustafa

JOHOR BAHRU, July 9 (Bernama) -- Johor has become one of the most vibrant investment destinations in Malaysia as it continues to record investment approvals totalling RM30.1 billion in the first quarter of this year, creating momentum and a new wave in the country's investment ecosystem through the digital and artificial intelligence (AI) sectors.

ASEAN-Based MNCs Could Be Key To Navigating Economic Challenges — Liew

KUALA LUMPUR, July 11 (Bernama) -- The emergence of more ASEAN-based multinational corporations (MNCs) with strong ties to United States (US) companies could be key to navigating current economic challenges and shaping a new regional growth framework.