AM Best Affirms Excellent Credit Ratings Of China’s Qianhai Reinsurance

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 12 (Bernama) -- Global credit rating agency, AM Best has affirmed the financial strength rating of A- (Excellent) and the long-term issuer credit rating of “a-” (Excellent) of China’s Qianhai Reinsurance Co Ltd (QHR).

Port Klang Joins Global Port Elite, Officially Ranked 10th Among The World’s Top Container Ports

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 24 (Bernama) -- Port Klang has officially secured its place among the world’s Top 10 container ports in the Lloyds List of the World’s Top 100 Ports 2025, with the historic milestone being reached with the handling of 14.64 million twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) in 2024.

RCEP Plans 2027 Review To Keep Agreement Relevant

By Nor Baizura Basri

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 25 (Bernama) -- The Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) member states are working towards a 2027 general review of the agreement to ensure that the partnership remains relevant amidst a changing economic landscape.

Malaysia Can Boost Exports To Russia, EU, Iran Via Direct Overland Rail Link With Kazakhstan - Envoy

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 19 (Bernama) – The railway authorities of Kazakhstan and Malaysia are looking to develop a direct trade logistics rail link to enable increased trade between both countries.

JS-SEZ Draws RM1.34 Bln From Five Singapore Firms - Onn Hafiz

JOHOR BAHRU, July 30 (Bernama) -- Johor has secured RM1.34 billion in investment commitments from five Singapore-based companies under the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ), Johor Menteri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi said.

SEKO Logistics Opens New Singapore Hub To Power Regional Fulfilment, Growth

KUALA LUMPUR, July 17 (Bernama) -- SEKO Logistics (SEKO) has relocated its Singapore corporate office and warehouse to a new 8,000-square-foot facility in the Changi Free Trade Zone, a move that supports the company’s Asia Pacific growth strategy.

Johor Port Invests RM72.3 Mln In New Cranes

JOHOR BAHRU, June 5 (Bernama) -- Johor Port Bhd (Johor Port) has formalised a RM72.3 million purchase of four level luffing cranes with supplier Sany Marine Heavy Industry Co Ltd.

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.

MIDA Positions JS-SEZ As Catalyst For Investment And Integrated Supply Chain Growth

KUALA LUMPUR, April 28 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is boldly positioning itself as Asia's next investment and supply chain powerhouse through the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ).

Tianjin Binhai High-tech Area To Develop Enhanced Innovation Hub In Northern China 

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 19 (Bernama) -- Tianjin Binhai High-tech Industrial Development Area, established in 1988 and recognised as one of the first national-level high-tech industrial development zones in 1991, has evolved into a key hub for innovation, spearheading technological innovation in northern China.

Pearl of Africa Business Forum and Expo 2025 Targets US$5 Bln In Trade, Investment

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 18 (Bernama) -- The Pearl of Africa Business Forum and Expo 2025 has projected a potential trade and investment of US$5 billion (US$1=RM4.425), including oil and gas exploration.

SMR 20 Ends Higher On Concerns Over Natural Rubber Supply

By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 23 (Bernama) -- Standard Malaysian Rubber 20 (SMR 20) closed higher today amid concerns over natural rubber (NR) supply due to wet weather, said a dealer.