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Rubber Market Ends Mixed Amid Supply Concerns, Trade Uncertainty

UALA LUMPUR, July 4 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian rubber market ended mixed today amid concerns over natural rubber shortages due to inclement weather in major producing countries, with gains capped by falling oil prices and global trade uncertainty, a dealer said.

Ringgit Opens Marginally Higher Vs US Dollar

KUALA LUMPUR, July 4 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened marginally higher against the US dollar amidst improving United States (US) economic data, which supported the greenback, said an analyst.

Malaysia Succeeds In Attracting RM8.13 Bln Potential Investments From Italy - PM Anwar

From D.Arul Rajoo

ROME, July 3 (Bernama) -- Potential investments worth RM8.13 billion have been achieved through the Malaysia-Italy economic cooperation roundtable meeting and meetings with companies here, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

PM Anwar To Meet France's Captains Of Industry, Boost Trade And Investment In Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR, July 3 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, who is on an official visit to France from July 3 to 4, is scheduled to attend a roundtable meeting with French captains of industry, including from companies such as Imerys, Arkema, Airbus and Thales, to highlight trade and investment opportunities in Malaysia.

Rubber Market Ends Lower

By K. Naveen Prabu

KUALA LUMPUR, July 3 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian rubber market ended lower today, in tandem with the downtrend in the regional rubber futures markets and losses in crude oil prices, a dealer said. 

ASEAN Must Grow Own Giants, Shift From FDI, Export-reliant Growth - Liew

By Nur Ashikin Abdul Aziz

SINGAPORE, July 3 (Bernama) -- ASEAN should shift its focus towards developing its own companies and technologies, moving away from an economic model driven by foreign direct investment (FDI) or export-led industrialisation, amid global uncertainty.

Sabah To Raise OGSE Contracts For Local Firms By 100 Per Cent This Year – Hajiji

KOTA KINABALU, July 3 (Bernama) -- The Sabah government, in collaboration with Petroliam Nasional Bhd (Petronas) and industry partners, has set a target to increase by 100 per cent the value of local contracts in the oil and gas services and equipment (OGSE) sector awarded to Sabah-based companies this year.

Genting Plantations Sees Strong Property Sales Boosted By JS-SEZ

KUALA LUMPUR, July 3 (Bernama) -- Genting Plantations Bhd (GENP) is seeing strong property sales in Johor due to investor interest in the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ).

China Looks Forward To Work With All Parties To Consolidate BRICS Partnership

From Kisho Kumari Sucedaram

BEIJING, July 3 (Bernama) -- China looks forward to work with all parties to consolidate the BRICS strategic partnership, make due contributions to safeguarding multilateralism, promoting common development and improving global governance as well as advance the high-quality development of greater BRICS cooperation.

Malaysia, Italy Strengthen Economic Ties Via Roundtable, Involving Over 100 Companies - Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, July 2 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and Italian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Antonio Tajani co-chaired the Malaysia-Italy Economic Partnership Roundtable, which brought together over 100 companies from both countries.

Gold Futures Ease As Strong US Data Dampens Rate Cut Expectations

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, July 2 (Bernama) -- The gold futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended mostly lower today as stronger-than-expected US economic data tempered expectations of an interest rate cut this month, boosting the greenback’s appeal over the precious metal.