CPO Futures End Lower On Anticipated Higher Demand of Soybean Oil

By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 31 (Bernama) -- The crude palm oil (CPO) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed lower today on expectation of higher demand for soybean oil, a dealer said.

AM Best Keeps China Non-Life Insurance Outlook Stable

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 31 (Bernama) -- AM Best has maintained a stable outlook on China’s non-life insurance segment, supported by sustained premium growth driven by new energy vehicles (NEVs), health reforms and emerging product developments, alongside supportive regulatory policies and market development initiatives.

CIMB Enters Panda Bond Market With Record RMB3 Bln Issuance

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 31 (Bernama) -- CIMB Bank Bhd has made its debut of 3.0 billion renminbi (RMB; 100 RMB=RM58.94) three-year Panda Bond issuance in the China Interbank Bond Market, making it the largest single-tranche issuance by a Malaysian institution to date.

CGTN: How China Fuels Stability, Growth Across Asia-Pacific

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 31 (Bernama) -- As the 32nd APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting opens in Gyeongju, South Korea, China Global Television Network (CGTN) highlights China’s steady role in driving regional stability and development.

MATRADE To Strengthen Malaysia’s Presence In China Via MIHAS@Shanghai

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 31 (Bernama) -- The Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE) will strengthen Malaysia's presence in the Chinese market through the Malaysia International Halal Showcase (MIHAS)@Shanghai from Nov 5-10, 2025.

LNG Canada Seen As Key Pillar In Malaysia-Canada Energy Ties - Malaysia High Commissioner

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 31 (Bernama) -- The LNG Canada project represents a vital link in strengthening energy cooperation between Malaysia and Canada, with both countries urged to explore new areas of collaboration beyond liquefied natural gas (LNG).

Ringgit Opens Flat Vs Greenback As Markets Digest Fed’s Hawkish Rate Cut

 KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 31 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened almost flat against the US dollar as traders and investors reacted to the US Federal Reserve (Fed)’s unexpectedly hawkish interest rate cut on Thursday, an analyst said.

Balanced Approach Positions Malaysia As Bridge Connecting Various Economic Blocs -- PM Anwar

From Nor Baizura Basri

GYEONGJU (South Korea), Oct 30 (Bernama) -- Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said Malaysia’s balanced approach - maintaining close relations with both the United States and China - has successfully positioned the country as a bridge linking various economic blocs in the region.

Bodor Laser Wins Red Dot “Best Of The Best” Award For Design Excellence

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 30 (Bernama) -- Bodor Laser, a global leader in laser cutting and welding solutions, has received top recognition at the Red Dot Award: Design Concept 2025 ceremony in Singapore, with three flagship products honoured for exceptional design innovation and industrial excellence.

Allianz Malaysia Strengthens Northern Footprint With Relocation Of Penang Branch

GEORGE TOWN, Oct 30 (Bernama) -- Allianz Malaysia Bhd is strengthening the company’s footprint in the northern region with the opening of a new Penang branch here today.

Xi Jinping Urges Partnership With US, Says Frictions Are 'Normal' Between Economic Powers

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 30 (Bernama) -- China and the United States (US) should be partners and friends, Chinese President Xi Jinping said in his meeting with his counterpart Donald Trump at the Gimhae Air Base in Busan, South Korea, while stating that it is normal for two economic powerhouses to have frictions at times.

Agreement On Reciprocal Trade: Malaysia Needs Investments And Trade From America, Says PM Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 30 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today stressed that the Malaysia-United States (US) Agreement on Reciprocal Trade (ART) was signed because the country needs high investments and trade from America.