Bubbles O2 Plans Expansion Into MENA And ASEAN Markets To Fill Halal Product Gap

By Mohd Noor Azeery Idris

KUALA LUMPUR, May 18 (BERNAMA) -- Oxygenated mineral water company, Bubbles O2 Sdn Bhd, plans to penetrate the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) and ASEAN markets, which have been identified as having a significant gap in halal product offerings.

Malaysian Delegation In China To Boost Ties In Palm Oil Sector

KUALA LUMPUR, May 18 (Bernama) – Malaysia is strengthening its strategic trade ties with China through a week-long official mission led by Deputy Minister of Plantation and Commodities Datuk Chan Foong Hin, aimed at unlocking new market potential for palm oil and promoting innovation in downstream products.

APEC Forecasts Slower Regional Growth Of 2.6 Pct In 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, May 15 (Bernama) -- Economic growth across the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) region is projected to moderate to 2.6 per cent in 2025 and 2.7 per cent in 2026, marking a significant decline from the 3.6 per cent recorded in 2024, according to the latest report by the APEC Policy Support Unit.

WE2025 Aims To Generate RM100 Mln Trade, Investment Leads -- Qube

KUALA LUMPUR, May 13 -- “WE2025: Future in Motion -- Women in Trade. Leadership. Investment.”, to be held from Nov 25-27, 2025, aims to generate RM100 million in potential trade and investment leads, according to Qube Integrated Malaysia Sdn Bhd. 

MATRADE Expanding Emerging Market Export Presence With RM50 Mln Boost

KUALA LUMPUR, May 7 (Bernama) -- The Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE) is expanding Malaysia’s export presence in emerging markets, following the government’s RM50 million allocation for its global trade diversification strategy.

Zahid: NGCC Underscores Malaysia’s Commitment To Global Competitiveness

KUALA LUMPUR, May 6 (Bernama) -- The establishment of the National Geo-Economic Command Centre (NGCC) clearly demonstrates the government's commitment to safeguarding national interests and ensuring that Malaysia remains competitive on the global stage.

Malaysian SMEs Still Lagging Behind In Digitalisation Journey – Gobind

KUALA LUMPUR, May 6 (Bernama) -- Most Malaysian small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are still trailing behind larger enterprises in their digitalisation journey, said Digital Minister, Gobind Singh Deo.

Malaysia Will Continue To Focus On New Markets, Allocate Funds To Explore New Markets -- Tengku Zafrul

KUALA LUMPUR, May 6 (Bernama) -- Malaysia will continue to focus on new markets while exploring non-traditional markets to ensure the country’s economic and trade interests remain strong, said Investment, Trade, and Industry (MITI) Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.

Malaysia-US Tariff Negotiations Underway, New Markets Being Explored - Tengku Zafrul

KUALA LUMPUR, May 5 (Bernama) – Reciprocal tariff negotiations with the United States (US) are actively underway alongside strong support for local industries and the exploration of new export markets, said the Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.

PM Anwar Calls For More Domestic Consumption To Mitigate Impact Of US Tariffs

SHAH ALAM, May 5 (Bernama) -- The government is committed to safeguarding the country’s economy through a pragmatic approach, such as boosting domestic consumption, to navigate US tariff uncertainties.

Economists Lower Malaysia's GDP Growth Forecast To 4.5 Pct, Remain Confident In Economy's Resilience

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, May 5 (Bernama) -- Economists revised downwards Malaysia’s 2025 gross domestic product (GDP) growth to 4.5 per cent due to the debilitating tariffs implemented by the United States (US), but remained confident in the economy’s resilience.

Govt Allocates Additional RM50 Mln To MATRADE To Expedite Exploration Of New Markets -- PM Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, May 5 (Bernama) -- The government will allocate an additional RM50 million to the Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE) to expedite efforts to explore new markets.