Rubber Market To Face Upward Pressure Next Week

By K. Naveen Prabu

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 27 (Bernama) -- The rubber market is expected to face upward pressure next week as supply constraints and firm demand continue to shape market sentiment, according to the Malaysian Rubber Glove Manufacturers Association (MARGMA).

ASEAN Remains Gallant And United, Deepens Economic Integration

By Kisho Kumari Sucedaram

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 26 (Bernama) – Southeast Asian economies have sent a clear message that their markets are open for business, despite being confronted by tough protectionist measures and tariffs that threaten free trade and stoke immense global uncertainty.

CPO Futures End Lower On Weaker Soybean Oil Prices

By K. Naveen Prabu

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 26 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed lower today, tracking weaker soybean oil prices.

ASEAN Centrality Crucial Amid Major Power Rivalry – Tengku Zafrul

By Kisho Kumari Sucedaram

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 26 (Bernama) -- ASEAN must remain united in upholding its principle of centrality to ensure that economic engagement with major powers does not undermine the grouping’s cohesion, said Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.

Cloudera Expands AI Ecosystem With Strategic New Partners

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 26 (Bernama) -- Cloudera announced the expansion of its Enterprise AI Ecosystem with four new strategic partnerships designed to deliver complete, production-ready artificial intelligence (AI) solutions for enterprises worldwide.

Guidepoint Strengthens China Operations With Michael Wang Appointment 

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 26 (Bernama) -- Guidepoint, a global expert network, has appointed Michael Wang as Head of China, reporting to Chris Bonsi, Head of APAC.

Call For RCEP Secretariat Highlights Importance Of Free Trade Area

By Nor Baizura Basri and Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 25 (Bernama) -- The proposal to have a dedicated secretariat for the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) highlights the importance of what is the world’s largest free trade area by gross domestic product.

CPO Futures End Higher On Stronger Exports, Weaker Output Expectation

By K. Naveen Prabu

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 25 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed higher today, driven by stronger exports. 

EU Sees ASEAN As The Best Economic Opportunity - Sefcovic

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 25 (Bernama) -- The European Union (EU) views ASEAN as the best economic opportunity, driven by strong business confidence and growing economic potential, said the European Commissioner for Trade and Economic Security, Interinstitutional Relations and Transparency, Maros Sefcovic.

Foreign Worker Shortage Biggest Challenge For Rubber Industry – MRC

By K. Naveen Prabu

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 25 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian rubber industry’s most pressing challenge is the shortage of foreign workers in the downstream manufacturing sector, according to the Malaysian Rubber Council (MRC).

ASEAN Should Take Lead In Building Resilience Amid Challenging Global Landscape - PM Anwar

By Siti Radziah Hamzah, Kisho Kumari Sucedaram

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 24 (Bernama) -- ASEAN cannot be a passive observer in the face of global economic and geopolitical challenges, but should take the lead in building resilience within the grouping, which has over 600 million people, says Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

CPO Futures End Higher On Stronger Soybean Oil Prices

By K. Naveen Prabu

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 24 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed higher today, supported by stronger soybean oil prices.