US Tariffs On China To Have Mixed Impact On ASEAN Economies -- OCBC

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 30 (Bernama) -- Potential US tariffs of up to 60 per cent on Chinese exports could have a mixed impact on ASEAN economies, creating medium-term growth opportunities for the ASEAN-6 region, which includes Malaysia, said OCBC Global Markets Research.

Ringgit Edges Higher Against US Dollar At The Close

By Siti Radziah Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 30 (Bernama) -- The ringgit edged higher at the close against the US dollar on Wednesday as traders and investors remain guarded ahead of a crucial week, said an analyst.

Ringgit Opens Higher After Fall In US Job Openings

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 30 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar today after US job openings dropped to the lowest level in more than three and a half years in September, sustaining the narrative for more interest rate cuts in the United States.

Malaysia's Halal Industry Set For Growth Under ASEAN Leadership, Budget 2025

MELAKA, Oct 29 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) is set to ensure that Malaysia’s halal industry and small and medium enterprises (SMEs) benefit from ASEAN’s trade and investment policies as Malaysia assumes the ASEAN chairmanship next year.

Malaysia-EU Looking Into Steps To Resume Official FTA Negotiations – Tengku Zafrul

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 29 (Bernama) -- Malaysia and the European Union (EU) are looking into the next steps towards officially resuming negotiations on the Malaysia-EU Free Trade Agreement (FTA).

MITI To Continue Engaging With US Authorities On Solar Export Tariff Hikes

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 29 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) will help Malaysian solar manufacturers and related companies affected by the US tariff hike on solar exports to get more information on the move by Washington.

Malaysia To Drive ASEAN FTA Upgrades To Further Enhance Region's Economic Growth    

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 29 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is looking forward to the "upgrading" and conclusion of some of the existing free trade agreements (FTAs) with certain countries such as China, India and ASEAN member economies.

Ringgit Eases Against US Dollar At The Close

By Siti Radziah Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 29 (Bernama) -- The ringgit closed lower against the US dollar for the second consecutive day amid waning risk appetite for the domestic currency ahead of the US presidential election next week, said an analyst.

SME Bank Unveils Sustainability Roadmap 2.0, Targets RM10 Bln In Sustainable Financing By 2030

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 29 (Bernama) -- The Small Medium Enterprise Development Bank Malaysia Bhd (SME Bank) is aiming for RM10 billion in sustainable financing and RM1 billion in green financing by 2030, as outlined in its Sustainability Roadmap 2.0.

Govt To Look At How TNB Can Play Role In Realising ASEAN Power Grid Initiative

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 29 (Bernama) -- The government will look at how Tenaga Nasional Bhd (TNB) can play a role in realising the ASEAN Power Grid (APG) initiative.

Ringgit Rebounds, Opens Slightly Higher Against US Dollar

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 29 (Bernama) -- The ringgit rebounded to open slightly higher against the US dollar today, despite cautious sentiment ahead of next week’s United States (US) presidential election and the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting.

Green Energy Sector Can Attract Foreign Direct Investment To Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 28 (Bernama) -- The green energy sector has major potential to attract more foreign direct investment (FDI) to Malaysia as the world moves toward sustainable energy sources.