Govt To Galvanise RM470 Bln Resources In Budget 2026 To Fortify Economy Against Global Shocks - PM Anwar

By Sharifah Hunaini Syed Ismail, Niam Seet Wei and Kisho Kumari Sucedaram

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 10 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has galvanised RM470 billion resources in Budget 2026, prioritising economic resilience and expanded support for small businesses to future-proof the economy amid persistent global uncertainties and regional headwinds and also goes hard on enforcement to prevent economic leakages.

Bursa Malaysia Opens Lower On Concerns Over Weaker US Economic Data

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 4 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia retreated from last week’s gains to open lower on Monday, tracking Wall Street’s losses last Friday as investors remain concerned over weaker US economic data coupled with impacts from President Donald Trump’s tariff war.

13MP: Malaysia's Economic Prospects Influenced By Global Developments And Domestic Challenges

By Siti Noor Afera Abu

KUALA LUMPUR, July 31 (Bernama) -- The prospects for the country’s economic growth are closely linked to the global economic environment, which is expected to moderate during the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP) period due to various current challenges, according to the 13MP Main Document 2026-2030, themed "Redefining Development."

Selective Accumulation Lifts Bursa Malaysia At Opening

By Harizah Hanim Mohamed

KUALA LUMPUR, July 23 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened marginally higher today, supported by value-seeking investors engaging in selective accumulation.

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).

From Rivalry To Realignment, China Shifts To Seek Better Fortunes Amid Trade Friction With US

From Kisho Kumari Sucedaram

BEIJING, June 23 (Bernama) – Rather than being fixated on its trade dispute with the United States (US), China is refocusing its efforts towards bolstering ties with non-confrontational partners, including developing nations, to boost trade and investments.

CGTN Highlights Breakthrough In China-US Trade Talks Following London Meeting

KUALA LUMPUR, June 12 (Bernama) -- China and the United States (US) have made notable progress in addressing bilateral economic and trade concerns, according to China Global Television Network (CGTN), following the first official meeting of their new economic and trade consultation mechanism held in London.

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.

Bursa Malaysia Erases Early Gains To End Lower

By Rosemarie Khoo Mohd Sani

KUALA LUMPUR, June 3 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia erased early gains to close lower for the sixth consecutive day today, weighed down by selling pressure in regional emerging markets due to concerns over the ongoing US tariff conflict, said an analyst.

AWES 2025 Champions Women’s Role In ASEAN’s Inclusive Growth

KUALA LUMPUR, May 24 (Bernama) -- The inaugural ASEAN Women Economic Summit 2025 (AWES 2025) marks a pivotal step in Southeast Asia’s pursuit of inclusive economic growth, with a focus on ensuring that every woman in the region plays a role in driving progress and energising ASEAN’s future.

Keyfield International Cautiously Optimistic For FY2025 Amid Macroeconomic Headwinds

By Siti Radziah Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, May 19 (Bernama) – Keyfield International Bhd, an offshore support vessel (OSV) provider, is adopting a cautiously optimistic outlook for the financial year ending December 31, 2025 (FY2025), despite a slower-than-usual start to the year and broader macroeconomic uncertainties.

News Analysis: US Tariffs Pose Short-Term Threat, ASEAN Resilience Will Prevail Over Long Term

KUALA LUMPUR, May 13 (Bernama-Xinhua) -- Wide-ranging unilateral tariffs imposed by the administration of the US President Donald Trump will cause short-term problems for certain sectors of the export-oriented states of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) grouping, but will lose their bite over time considering the resilience of these countries, according to analysts.