Stronger Ringgit Positive for Economy, Investment -- Sim

GEORGE TOWN, Feb 18 (Bernama) -- The strengthening of the ringgit against the US dollar is seen as a positive development for the Malaysian economy, thus offering direct benefits to the people and the country's business and investment sectors. 

Tourism Players Urge Better Connectivity, Stronger Global Promotion For Labuan

LABUAN, Feb 14 (Bernama) -- Better connectivity and stronger global promotion would boost tourism development for Labuan, urged the island’s tourism players.

Labuan Corp Advisory Council's First Meeting Looks At Strengthening Island's Economy

LABUAN, Feb 14 (Bernama) -- Members of the Advisory Council of Labuan Corporation commenced their inaugural meeting today, focusing on strengthening the island’s economy and addressing several outstanding and emerging economic challenges.

TNB, PKNS Collaborate Via TNEC And PFMI To Develop, Operate District Cooling System In Shah Alam

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 13 (Bernama) -- Tenaga Nasional Bhd (TNB) and Perbadanan Kemajuan Negeri Selangor (PKNS), through their subsidiaries TNB Engineering Corporation Sdn Bhd (TNEC) and PKNS FM Integrated Sdn Bhd (PFMI), have recently formalised a strategic collaboration to develop and operate a District Cooling System in Section 14, Shah Alam, Selangor.

Singapore Unveils Budget 2026 To Drive Refreshed Economic Strategy

SINGAPORE, Feb 12 (Bernama) -- Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong today presented Budget Statement 2026, focusing on advancing the nation’s refreshed economic strategy.

China-Thailand SMEs Strengthen Ties With Cooperation Agreement

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 12 (Bernama) -- The "Golden 51 Years: Toward New Heights" China-Thailand SME Cooperation Agreement Signing Ceremony and Cultural & Economic Exchange Salon was recently held at TusPark in Suzhou.

Southeast Asia Futures Initiative Centre To Chart Region's Next Leap -- Tengku Zafrul

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 10 (Bernama) -- Southeast Asia Futures Initiative Centre (SEAFIC) aims to bring policymakers, industry leaders, academics and innovators together to explore pathways that will define the region’s next decade from digital transformation and green growth to supply chain resilience, investment inflows, and better regional integration.

Indonesian Business Council, SEAFIC In Tie-up To Promote Impactful Regional Economic Integration

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 10 (Bernama) -- The Indonesian Business Council (IBC) and the newly founded Southeast Asia Futures Initiative Centre (SEAFIC) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to deepen research collaboration and policy dialogue for the region.

Africa Set To Become Key Driver Of Global Palm Oil Dynamics Over Next Decade - Expert

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 10 (Bernama) -- The African region is set to become a key driver of global palm oil dynamics over the next decade, emerging as a major market for the commodity, an expert said.

Hong Kong Jewellery Twin Shows Return In March With 4,000 Exhibitors

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 10 (Bernama) -- The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) announced the 12th Hong Kong International Diamond, Gem & Pearl Show is set to return from March 2 to 6 at AsiaWorld-Expo under the “Two Shows, Two Venues” format.

UPI Rollout To Enhance Payment Efficiency, Reduce Transaction Costs

By Zufazlin Baharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 10 (Bernama) -- India’s Unified Payments Interface (UPI) system, which is set to enter the Malaysian market, will enhance payment efficiency, reduce transaction costs and support smoother digital transactions between Malaysian and Indian firms, as well as for consumers and diaspora communities.

35 Midstream And Downstream Rubber Projects Receive RM9.9 Mln Allocation – Ministry

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 9 (Bernama) -- The government has financed a total of 35 projects related to the midstream and downstream rubber sectors to date with an allocation of RM9.9 million, including 10 projects specifically for the rubber glove sector worth RM3.5 million, according to the Ministry of Plantation and Commodities.