1y ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 28 (Bernama) -- The third International Summit on Beidou Navigation Satellite System (BDS) Applications, which kicked off in Zhuzhou, east-central China’s Hunan Province, from Oct 24 to 25, witnessed the signing and announcement of 142 projects with a total investment of 58.2 billion Chinese yuan. (100 Chinese yuan = RM61.14)
1y ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 27 (Bernama) -- Over the last decade, the economic relationship between the United States (US) and Malaysia has grown remarkably, resulting in the creation of more than 312,000 jobs, with the US being the leading source of foreign direct investment (FDI) in Malaysia.
1y ago
By Kisho Kumari Sucedaram
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 27 (Bernama) -- The United States is keen to explore climate change partnerships with Malaysia, focusing on sustainable aviation fuels (SAF) in its pursuit to cut down carbon emissions and achieve a clean, green climate-resilient future.
1y ago
By Abdul Hamid A. Rahman
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 27 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s recognition as one of the 13 nations officially added to BRICS presents significant economic opportunities, opening doors to trade, investment, and cooperation with the world’s largest emerging markets, including Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 25 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) has formed a Pro Tem Committee to streamline resources and operational frameworks in support of the merger between the Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE) and the Halal Development Corporation (HDC).
1y ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 25 (Bernama) -- The Retirement Fund Inc (KWAP) has invested RM219 million for a minority stake in Cyan Renewables (Cyan), Asia's largest owner and operator of offshore support vessels.
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BANGI, Oct 24 (Bernama) -- Malaysia, officially added to a group of 13 BRICS partner countries, will give it trade access with other partner countries within the bloc, said Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia's Malaysian Inclusive Development and Advancement Institute (MINDA-UKM) director Professor Tan Sri Dr Noor Azlan Ghazali.
1y ago
BANGI, Oct 24 (Bernama) -- To implement RON95 petrol targeted subsidies, the government has been urged to adopt an approach that maintains market prices, making essential goods more affordable while still offering the necessary support to those in need.
1y ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 23 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's economic outlook for 2025 appears optimistic, with a mix of opportunities and challenges ahead, according to the Malaysian Institute of Economic Research (MIER).
1y ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 24 (Bernama) -- Malaysia has been recognised as one of 13 nations officially added to BRICS as a partner country, a bloc that collectively accounts for one-fifth of global trade.
1y ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 23 (Bernama) -- A total of eleven Trade and Investment Missions (TIM), including six official visits led by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim from January to September 2024, have resulted in potential investments totalling RM82.6 billion.
1y ago
By Engku Shariful Azni Engku Ab Latif
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 23 (Bernama) -- The retail industry is expected to bounce back in the remaining months of this year after experiencing weaker market growth in the last two months, said Malayan United Industries Bhd (MUI Group).