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KUALA LUMPUR, March 11 (Bernama) -- Swedish small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are setting their sights on Southeast Asia as a key growth market, with a delegation of 24 companies embarking on a study tour to Thailand, Vietnam and Malaysia from March 10 to 14, led by Business Sweden.
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By Harizah Hanim Mohamed
KUALA LUMPUR, March 8 (Bernama) – The Federation of Malaysian Manufacturers (FMM) has called on the government to postpone the implementation of the proposed 30 per cent rise in port tariffs, particularly for container handling and storage, as it will have major implications on cost of doing business for manufacturers and shippers.
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By Harizah Hanim Mohamed
KUALA LUMPUR, March 6 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia’s (BNM) decision to maintain the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) at 3.00 per cent reflected a strategic calibration of monetary policy that allows the central bank flexibility amid evolving global and domestic economic conditions.
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KUALA LUMPUR, March 5 (Bernama) – The government will continue to strengthen economic ties and diversify markets with key countries, including BRICS nations, in addition to expanding cooperation with countries in Asia, the Middle East, the European Union (EU), and other regions to reduce dependence on a single market.
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KUALA LUMPUR, March 5 (Bernama) -- Synchronoss Technologies Inc (Synchronoss), a global leader in personal cloud solutions, has introduced Capsyl Cloud, a new turn-key personal cloud platform designed for mobile operators and broadband service providers worldwide at Mobile World Congress (MWC) in Barcelona.
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KUALA LUMPUR, March 4 (Bernama) -- The local rubber market closed higher on Tuesday, supported by the tightening natural rubber (NR) supply due to the wintering season, according to a dealer.
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KUALA LUMPUR, March 4 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s natural gas production rose three per cent to 2,948.8 billion cubic feet in 2024, rebounding from previous declines, the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM) said.
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KUALA LUMPUR, March 3 (Bernama) -- Bank Rakyat received two international recognitions for its continued commitment to supporting communities and driving financial inclusion and environmental sustainability through its Community Outreach activities.
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KUALA LUMPUR, March 3 (Bernama) -- Perbadanan Nasional Bhd (PERNAS) recorded RM21.3 million in sales transactions at the PERNAS International Franchise Festival (PIFF) 2025 which was held from Feb 7 to 9 at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre.
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KUALA LUMPUR, March 3 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian International Furniture Fair (MIFF) 2025’s enduring commitment to fostering design and innovation is essential for the sustainability of the Malaysian furniture industry, which significantly contributes to the country’s export earnings and growth.
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KUALA LUMPUR, March 3 (Bernama) -- The local rubber market closed higher on Monday, supported by weaker supply in natural rubber (NR) producing nations, according to a dealer.
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KUALA LUMPUR, March 3 (Bernama) -- Thailand’s non-life insurance market made a strong recovery in 2023, posting an underwriting gain of 13.0 billion Thai baht following a net underwriting loss of 50.7 billion Thai baht in 2022, according to a new AM Best report. (100 Thai baht = RM13.02)