Ringgit Opens Marginally Higher Against US Dollar

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 15 (Bernama) -- The ringgit traded marginally higher at today’s opening today against the US dollar despite the strengthening of the US Dollar Index (DXY), said an analyst.

Malaysia Stands Ready To Align Policies To Match New Demands, Industries - PM Anwar

LIMA (Peru), Nov 15 (Bernama) — Malaysia stands ready to align its policies to match new demands and ever-evolving industries in a multi-pronged approach to continuously attract high-value investments.

SMEs Play Crucial Role In Driving Growth In APEC Economies, Fostering Inclusivity - Tengku Zafrul

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 14 (Bernama) -- Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) play a crucial role in driving economic growth within the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) region, particularly when it comes to fostering inclusive development, said Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.

Tengku Zafrul: Malaysia Committed To Regional Integration Including For Halal Industry

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 14 (Bernama) --  As ASEAN Chair in 2025, Malaysia is committed to increasing regional integration and benefitting from stronger cooperation, including in the halal industry, said Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.

Ringgit, Emerging Market Currencies Slide Against Greenback At The Close

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 14 (Bernama) -- The ringgit, along with other emerging market currencies, continued to depreciate against the greenback on Thursday as uncertainties over Trump 2.0 policies and their impact on the US Federal Reserve’s (Fed) monetary policy looms large, an economist said.

APEC 2024 Theme Aligns With ASEAN's 2025 Theme Of Inclusivity & Sustainability -- Tengku Zafrul

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 14 (Bernama) -- The theme of the 31st Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Economic Leaders' Week (AELW) 2024, “Empower, Include, Grow”, aligns with ASEAN's 2025 theme of "Inclusivity and Sustainability" which Malaysia will chair next year.

MATRADE Committed To Support Local MTC Business Expansion To Regions With Potential

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 14 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE) will be committed to continue supporting the business expansion of local mid-tier companies (MTC) to other regions with potential, including the Middle East, Africa and Latin America.

Malaysia Set To Become Southeast Asia's Packaging For Manufacturing Hub Within 10 Years - Reed Exhibitions

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 14 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is expected to become Southeast Asia's packaging for manufacturing hub within 10 years, said Reed Exhibitions (RX) China chief operating officer Josephine Lee.

Malaysia, Peru Commit To Multilateralism To Address Global, Regional Challenges

LIMA (Peru), Nov 14 (Bernama) -- Malaysia and Peru have reiterated their strong commitment to multilateralism, with the United Nations at its core, and shared similar views on the importance of strengthening multilateral institutions to address global and regional challenges.

Ringgit Opens Flat Against US Dollar

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 14 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened flat against the US dollar today despite the higher US dollar index (DXY). 

PM Anwar Calls For Robust Collaboration With Global South

LIMA (Peru), Nov 14 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today stressed the importance of strengthening ties with the Global South, highlighting the vast untapped potential and emerging opportunities in this region.

MITI's Approach At APEC To Ensure a Resilient Global Economy - Tengku Zafrul

By M. Saraswathi

LIMA (Peru), Nov 13 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry’s (MITI) strategic approach to the 31st Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Economic Leaders’ Week (AELW) 2024 includes ensuring a resilient and inclusive global economy.