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By Karina Imran
KUALA LUMPUR, May 27 (Bernama) -- The ASEAN Economic Community (AEC) Strategic Plan 2026-2030 will drive deeper integration and create prosperity across the Southeast Asian economies, while strengthening the bloc’s resilience against external economic pressures, an economist said today.
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KUALA LUMPUR, May 26 (Bernama) -- Malaysia Airports recorded a 13.9 per cent month-on-month increase in passenger movements across its network in Malaysia and Türkiye in April 2025, supported by the launch of new airline services and expanded connectivity to key regional and international destinations.
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KUALA LUMPUR, May 26 (Bernama) -- Asia Digital Engineering Sdn Bhd (ADE), the maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) arm of Capital A Bhd, has been awarded certifications from the United States Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA).
7m ago
By V. Sankara
KUALA LUMPUR, May 26 (Bernama) -- ASEAN must capitalise on strategic initiatives such as the ASEAN Geo-economics Task Force and the Digital Economy Framework Agreement (DEFA) to narrow its economic gap with major global blocs like the European Union.
7m ago
By Harizah Hanim Mohamed
KUALA LUMPUR, May 25 (Bernama) – A maritime value chain that facilitates shipping connectivity and secures sea lanes, along with the ability to counter disruptions, is vital for ASEAN, the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries and China in their quest to consolidate tripartite economic cooperation and integration.
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KUALA LUMPUR, May 25 (Bernama) -- Malaysia could lose up to four per cent of the export value of its solar panels if the United States (US) proceeds with its proposed tariffs on solar panel product imports, according to industry observers.
7m ago
By Nurhafizah Tan
KUALA LUMPUR, May 23 (Bernama) -- Malaysian self-service massage chair provider Rest N Go is planning to expand into Indonesia, marking the next phase of its growth strategy across the Southeast Asia region.
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By Zarul Effendi Razali
LANGKAWI, May 23 (Bernama) -- Russian Helicopters, a subsidiary of defence conglomerate Rostec, is aiming to expand its presence in the Southeast Asian (SEA) market by showcasing its latest aircraft at the Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace Exhibition (LIMA) 2025.
7m ago
By Lucia Terey John
KUALA LUMPUR, May 23 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s recent official visit to Russia is not only a strategic move to strengthen bilateral relations, but also a “gateway” for Malaysia to explore the halal industry in the European and Central Asian regions, according to an analyst.
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KUALA LUMPUR, May 23 (Bernama) -- A prominent Malaysian private sector official has urged ASEAN to prioritise strategies and policies that address the challenges facing micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), to ensure the regional economy fully benefits from their potential.
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By Siti Radziah Hamzah
KUALA LUMPUR, May 22 (Bernama) -- The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) has extended its decline for a sixth consecutive session on Thursday, falling by 1.15 per cent to reach an intraday low amid continued selling pressure.
7m ago
By Zarul Effendi Razali
LANGKAWI, May 22 (Bernama) -- Malaysia has the capacity to capture the rapidly evolving space economy industry, with the country’s large local talent pool, ample resources, good infrastructure and technology.