KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 27 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened marginally higher against the US dollar amid mixed market sentiment with the US Federal Reserve which is likely to continue its interest rate cuts with bond yields sliding amid uncertainties over tariffs.
By Siti Noor Afera Abu
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 26 (Bernama) -- The ringgit extended its decline against the greenback at today’s close, following a weaker-than-expected United States consumer confidence report.
JOHOR BAHRU, Feb 26 (Bernama) -- Delegates at the 31st ASEAN Economic Ministers’ Retreat (AEM), in Desaru, Kota Tinggi, will receive exclusive souvenirs featuring a replica of gambus, a traditional musical instrument, and Kain Benang Johor fabric.
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 26 (Bernama) -- Following a successful year generating RM654 million in sales, the International Construction Week (ICW) and the Malaysia International Building and Construction Industry Exhibition (BuildXpo) 2025 aim to achieve a projected sales target of at least RM700 million this year.
HANOI, Feb 26 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has expressed hope that the cooperation between national oil company Petroliam Nasional Bhd (Petronas) and the Vietnam Oil and Gas Group (Petrovietnam) in the maritime border area of both countries will be formalised in May this year.
By Mikhail Raj Abdullah
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 26 (Bernama) -- The Jakarta-based ASEAN Secretariat should be given more clout to flag countries that resort to non-tariff barriers (NTBs).
KOTA TINGGI, Feb 26 (Bernama) -- Dodol Makndak, a micro-business operated by a female entrepreneur in Pontian, aims to open a mini-factory this year to boost production.
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 26 (Bernama) – Petroliam Nasional Bhd (Petronas) and Vietnam Oil and Gas Group (Petrovietnam) will expedite cooperation in Vietnam’s energy sector, encompassing upstream and downstream activities, gas, and renewable energy (RE), said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
SHAH ALAM, Feb 25 (Bernama) -- The Selangor International Business Summit 2025 (SIBS 2025), set for October 8 to 11 at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre, aims to position Selangor as a regional investment hub and gateway to ASEAN markets.
By Ahmad Erwan Othman and Norsyafawati Ab Wahab
KOTA TINGGI, Feb 26 (Bernama) -- Malaysia, as the chair of ASEAN 2025, needs to promote the establishment of cross-border economic zones among members to enhance economic potential among their neighbouring countries, similar to the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) model.
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 26 -- ASEAN must build a robust and resilient supply chain ecosystem within the region to withstand looming geostrategic challenges, such as the recent tariffs imposed by the United States and the counter-tariffs by those on the receiving end, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 26 (Bernama) -- ASEAN centrality is a privilege that the 10 member countries must continuously earn and sustain in a world increasingly defined by shifting geopolitical dynamics and diverse national interests, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said today.
