Strait Of Hormuz A Concern, But Oil Industry Remains Stable – PM Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, June 16 -- The Israel-Iran conflict will not necessarily hurt the oil industry or price mechanisms of the commodity, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

Influential Leaders To Convene At Energy Asia 2025 To Advance Energy Transition

KUALA LUMPUR, June 15 (Bernama) – The “Energy Asia 2025” conference, themed “Delivering Asia’s Energy Transition”, from June 16 to 18, will be an opportune moment for Malaysia and the region to take stock of progress made towards energy transition objectives and reinforce national commitments to achieving net-zero goals.

Asset Recycling, Acquisitions To Drive Malaysia's REIT Sector In 2H 2025 -- Maybank Investment

KUALA LUMPUR, June 10 (Bernama) -- Maybank Investment Bank Bhd expects catalysts, such as asset recycling and new acquisitions, to support the Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) sector in the second half of 2025 (2H 2025), as management across the sector maintains a cautiously optimistic outlook.

Malaysia Emerges As A Strategic Southeast Asian Hub For Resilient, Future-ready Workspaces

KUALA LUMPUR, June 5 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is increasingly recognised as a key beneficiary of the global real estate transformation, as multinational corporations seek to align their real estate portfolios with operational resilience, sustainability and future-ready workspaces.

Unison’s Stingless Bee Innovation Positions Malaysia For Expo 2025 Spotlight

KUALA LUMPUR, June 4 (Bernama) -- Unison Technology & Manufacturing (M) PLT is introducing modular hive systems and training initiatives to strengthen stingless bee farming and rural livelihoods in Malaysia in line with the country’s participation in Expo 2025 Osaka.

ASEAN Currencies Seen Strengthening This Year As US Dollar Weakens

KUALA LUMPUR, June 2 (Bernama) -- ASEAN currencies are expected to appreciate further this year as global investors diversify away from heavy US exposures, said Maybank Investment Bank Bhd (Maybank IB) today.

Sarawak Steps Up Role In ASEAN Power Grid, Expands RE Vision -- Awang Tengah

From Karina Imran

OSAKA, May 31 (Bernama) -- Sarawak is stepping up a plan to integrate Borneo into the ASEAN Power Grid (APG), underlining its commitment to regional energy cooperation, said Sarawak Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan. 

Global Business On Edge: Uncertainty Now Bigger Threat Than Red Tape

KUALA LUMPUR, May 28 (Bernama) -- The 2025 Global Business Complexity Index (GBCI) revealed that while regulatory complexity remains a challenge in certain regions, it is growing geopolitical and economic uncertainty that now poses the greatest threat to international business operations.

Sarawak Plans To Implement Free Trade Zone, Using Jebel Ali As Success Model

KUCHING, May 28 (Bernama) -- Sarawak has strong potential to become a regional trade hub through a more intensive implementation of the Free Trade Zone (FTZ) model, said Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas.

FGV Holdings Swings Back To Profit In 1Q On Stronger Plantation Performance

KUALA LUMPUR, May 28 (Bernama) -- FGV Holdings Bhd has returned to the black with a net profit of RM36.48 million for the first quarter ended March 31, 2025 (1Q 2025), compared with a net loss of RM13.50 million in 1Q 2024. 

Peak Reinsurance North America Assigned Credit Ratings By AM Best

KUALA LUMPUR, May 28 (Bernama) -- Global credit rating agency, AM Best has assigned a financial strength rating of A- (Excellent) and a long-term issuer credit rating of “a-” to Bermuda’s Peak Reinsurance North America Ltd (Peak Re NA), with a stable outlook for both credit ratings (ratings).

AEC Strategic Plan To Enhance Region’s Digital Economy, Projected To Reach US$1 Trillion By 2030 - Economist

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, May 28 (Bernama) -- The impact of enhancing the digital economy via the ASEAN Economic Community (AEC) Strategic Plan 2026-2030 will be immense because the region’s digital economy is projected to reach US$1 trillion by 2030, an economist said.