SAMENTA: ASEAN Must Address Trade Barriers To Aid MSMEs

KUALA LUMPUR, May 22 (Bernama) -- ASEAN must take bold steps to address key trade challenges through enforceable agreements on reducing non-tariff barriers, expanding mutual recognition arrangements, and further operationalising the ASEAN Single Window for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs).

World's Top Economies US, China Agree Initial 90-day Tariff Relief After Geneva Talks

GENEVA, May 12 (Bernama-Anadolu) -- The US and China have agreed to a sweeping rollback of punitive tariffs for an initial 90-day period, signalling a rare moment of relief in their protracted trade conflict and raising hopes for longer-term economic stability, according to a joint statement released by the US on Monday.

Gold Futures End Lower As Risk Appetite Grows

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, April 25 (Bernama) -- The gold futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended lower on Friday as risk appetite improved on trade talks between US and China.

Trade War Of Minds: How TikTok Became The New Battlefield In The US-China Rivalry

KUALA LUMPUR, April 23 (Bernama) -- As tensions between the United States (US) and China extend beyond traditional economic fronts, a new battleground has emerged — one defined not by tariffs or trade deficits, but by algorithms and viral videos.

CPO Prices Expected To Hold At RM3,900 As Palm Oil Regains Price Competitiveness

KUALA LUMPUR, April 22 (Bernama) -- Palm oil prices are expected to remain supported at RM3,900 per tonne in the coming weeks, underpinned by the recovery in soybean oil prices, which enhances palm oil’s price competitiveness, according to the Malaysian Palm Oil Council (MPOC).

Gold Futures To Stay Firm amid Bond Market Uncertainty, Rate Cut Expectations

By Siti Noor Afera Abu

KUALA LUMPUR, April 12 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives are expected to remain supported next week, driven by expectations of US interest rate cuts and rising concerns over the stability of the US bond market.

ASEAN To Engage In Frank And Constructive Dialogue With US On Tariffs, Says It Will Not Retaliate

KUALA LUMPUR, April 10 (Bernama) – ASEAN will engage in a frank and constructive dialogue with the United States to address trade-related concerns after Washington imposed tariffs on 168 countries including all members of the Southeast Asian grouping.

13MP Document In Final Stages, To Be Tabled In Parliament In July 2025 – Hanifah

KUALA LUMPUR, March 11 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Economy is finalising the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP) document, which is expected to be tabled in Parliament next July, said Deputy Minister Datuk Hanifah Hajar Taib.

Ringgit Closes Marginally Lower As Dollar Strengthens Amid Trump’s Tariff Rhetoric

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 27 (Bernama) -- The ringgit closed marginally lower today, pressured by a stronger greenback amid heightened tariff rhetoric from United States President Donald Trump, which lifted the dollar’s strength in broader markets.

Economist Forecasts Ringgit To Reach RM4.45 Vs US Dollar By Year-end

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 24 (Bernama) -- The ringgit is likely to trade sideways, with an end-of-year forecast of RM4.45 against the US dollar.

Rubber Market To Edge Upward Amid Northeast Monsoon Impact - Expert

By Engku Shariful Azni Engku Ab Latif

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 23 (Bernama) -- The local rubber market is expected to trade sideways with a slight upward bias due to the Northeast Monsoon, which can last for several months, said industry expert Denis Low.

Malaysia’s BRICS Partner Status To Contribute To Economic Growth, Export Gains – Tengku Zafrul

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 29 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian government hopes that the country's recent recognition as a BRICS partner will contribute to economic growth and export expansion over the long term, said the Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.