Philippines Actively Exploring Joint Venture Opportunities For Airport Development 

From Kisho Kumari

MANILA, Oct 3 (Bernama) -- Philippines is actively exploring joint venture opportunities for the country’s airport development. 

Budget 2025: Semiconductor Association Urges Govt To Support Local Firms Digitalisation

By Siti Noor Afera Abu

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 3 (Bernama) -- The government needs to aid the growth of local companies by supporting technology acquisition and providing funding, which will help transform Malaysia into a global leader in the semiconductor and electrical and electronics (E&E) sector.

Fiscal Deficit Projected To Fall To 3.8 Pct Of GDP In 2025 -- CIMB Securities

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 3 (Bernama) -- CIMB Securities Sdn Bhd is projecting the fiscal deficit to narrow to 3.8 per cent of gross domestic product (GDP) in 2025 from an estimated 4.3 per cent this year, with the growth in government revenue expected to outpace operating expenditure (opex).

Cebu Pacific Signs Purchase Agreement For Up To 152 A321 Neos, Valued At US$24 Bln 

From Kisho Kumari Sucedaram

MANILA, Oct 2 (Bernama) — Cebu Pacific, the Philippines' low-cost carrier, has signed a landmark purchase agreement with Airbus and Pratt & Whitney for up to 152 A321neo aircraft, equipped with Pratt & Whitney GTF engines. 

Crown Bioscience Bolsters Singapore Facility With Advanced Oncology Models, Imaging Capabilities

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 2 (Bernama) -- Crown Bioscience, a global contract research organisation (CRO) has announced an expansion of its facility in Singapore with new oncology research models and state-of-the-art imaging technologies.

Malaysia's Medtech Sector Poised For High-value Growth

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 2 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s medical technology (medtech) industry has witnessed impressive growth, reaffirming the country’s position as a key player in the global medtech landscape, said the Malaysian Investment Development Authority’s (MIDA) and Association of Malaysian Medical Industries (AMMI).

HLIB Expects Budget 2025 To Balance Fiscal Discipline And GDP Growth

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 2 (Bernama) -- Hong Leong Investment Bank Bhd (HLIB) expects Budget 2025 to responsibly walk the fiscal consolidation path, a lower fiscal deficit target from -4.3 per cent to -3.9 per cent, yet be supportive of gross domestic product (GDP) growth, subsidies savings and improved revenue channels.

Oracle to Invest More Than US$6.5 Bln in AI and Cloud Computing In Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 2 (Bernama) -- Oracle today announced that it plans to invest more than US$6.5 billion (US$1 = RM4.15) to open a public cloud region in Malaysia to meet the rapidly growing demand for its artificial intelligence (AI) and cloud services here.

MIDF Research Expects Malaysia's Positive Economic Growth Momentum To Sustain

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 1 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's positive economic momentum is expected to be sustained in the coming months as the Leading Index (LI) grew at 5.2 per cent year-on-year (y-o-y) in July 2024. 

National Cloud Policy Forthcoming, To Focus On Four Key Areas -- PM Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 1 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said that the National Cloud policy will be forthcoming, emphasising on the four core areas of public service innovation and efficiency; economic competitiveness and growth; fuelling economic expansion by enabling businesses, strengthening user trust and data security; and empowering citizens through digital inclusivity.

Maritime Industry Seeks Budget 2025 Incentives For Growth And Decarbonisation

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 1 (Bernama) -- Key players in the maritime industry are calling for Budget 2025 incentives to stimulate growth and advance the green development agenda, specifically through support for low-emission vessel acquisition, green port investments and infrastructure expansion.

SCHOTT's New Factory In Kedah Strengthens Malaysia's Global Manufacturing Hub Position - MIDA

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 30 (Bernama) -- SCHOTT Glass Malaysia Sdn Bhd’s new state-of-the-art production facility in Kulim, Kedah, further solidifies Malaysia’s position as a global manufacturing hub for high-end specialty glass solutions, according to the Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA).