Sub-regional Initiatives Such As IMT-GT, BIMP-EAGA Have Borne Fruit While Complementing Asean Economic Community Ambitions

KUALA LUMPUR, June 8 (Bernama) -- Sub-regional initiatives such as the Indonesia-Malaysia-Thailand Growth Triangle (IMT-GT) and the Brunei Darussalam-Indonesia-Malaysia-Philippines East ASEAN Growth Area (BIMP-EAGA) have not only borne fruit significantly but proven to be vital complements to the ASEAN Economic Community (AEC) in boosting trade, investment and regional connectivity.

Rubber Market To See Muted Demand Next Week Due To Global Uncertainties

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, June 7 (Bernama) -- The local rubber market is expected to experience muted demand next week due to global economic uncertainties following the ‘hanging’ United States (US) tariffs, which are still on a 90-day pause. 

Influencer Teardowns Highlight Midea’s Role In Global AC Supply Chain

KUALA LUMPUR, June 6 (Bernama) -- Chinese company Midea, the world’s largest producer of residential inverter air conditioners (ACs), has drawn attention to its self-developed inverter compressor following teardown reviews of ACs by influencers in Malaysia and Thailand, which have sparked widespread discussion.

Ascend Airways Malaysia Advances AOC Process, Eyes November 2025 Cargo Launch

Top 20 Startups Join MedTech Innovator’s 2025 APAC Accelerator

KUALA LUMPUR, June 3 (Bernama) -- MedTech Innovator, the world’s largest accelerator of medical technology companies, has announced that 20 high-potential medtech companies will participate in the sixth annual Asia Pacific (APAC) Accelerator programme.

Thailand’s Asian Re Credit Ratings Upgraded - AM Best

KUALA LUMPUR, June 3 (Bernama) -- Global credit rating agency, AM Best has upgraded the financial strength rating to B++ (Good) from B+ (Good) and the long-term issuer credit rating to “bbb” (Good) from “bbb-” (Good) of Thailand’s Asian Reinsurance Corporation (Asian Re).

Capital A Among Active Stocks Today, Gains Over Four Pct On Positive 1Q Performance

KUALA LUMPUR, June 3 (Bernama) -- Capital A Bhd has emerged as an active stock today, with its share price rising over four per cent following its strong first quarter of 2025 (1Q 2025) performance, which saw the company’s turnaround with a net profit.

Snowflake Sees Malaysia As Top Destination, Important ASEAN Economy For Expansion

From Nor Baizura Basri

SAN FRANCISCO, June 2 (Bernama) -- Snowflake, a global cloud computing company, views Malaysia as one of its top priority markets and among the most important economies in ASEAN for expanding operations, especially amid rising interest from the world’s top companies looking to invest in open data and data centres in the country.

Concerns Over US Fiscal Position Dampen The Dollar

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, May 30 (Bernama) -- The US dollar continues to weaken, pressured by concerns over the United States (US) fiscal outlook, including rising debt, widening deficits and increased government spending, alongside trade tensions and shifting global investments.

CIMB Records RM1.97 Bln Net Profit In 1Q FY2025

KUALA LUMPUR, May 30 (Bernama) -- CIMB Group Holdings Bhd’s net profit rose 9.6 per cent to RM1.97 billion in the first quarter of financial year ending Dec 31, 2025 (1Q FY2025) from RM1.94 billion in the same period a year ago.

Rubber Market Ends Slightly Higher

KUALA LUMPUR, May 29 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian rubber market ended slightly higher, supported by gains in crude oil prices.

Rubber Market Reverses Gains, Tracks Regional Losses

By Siti Noor Afera Abu

KUALA LUMPUR, May 28 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian rubber market snapped previous gains to close lower, following losses in regional rubber futures markets.