DXN 2Q Net Profit Surges To RM70.26 Mln, Announces 0.80 Sen Dividend

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 29 (Bernama) -- DXN Holdings Bhd’s net profit for the second quarter ended Aug 31, 2025 (2Q 2025), rose to RM70.26 million from RM65.97 million a year earlier.

Malaysia’s Leading Index Eases 0.5 Pct In August 2025 - DOSM

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 24 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s leading index (LI) annual growth rate recorded a marginal 0.5 per cent decline in August 2025, at 113.7 points compared with 114.3 points a year ago, according to the Statistics Department Malaysia (DoSM).

TNB Shares Rise On 11 Pct CAGR Forecast For Regulated Asset Base Under RP4

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 24 (Bernama) -- Tenaga Nasional Bhd’s (TNB) share price climbed in early trade on Friday amid expectations that its regulated asset base will expand at an 11 per cent compound annual growth rate (CAGR) during the 2025-2027 regulatory period (RP4).

MITI Monitoring Potential Dumping Of Cheap Goods Following US Tariff Hike - Tengku Zafrul

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 16 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Investment, Trade, and Industry (MITI) is closely monitoring the possible influx of cheap goods into Malaysia following the US decision to increase import tariffs on several products, including furniture, pharmaceuticals, and semiconductors.

Mr. D.I.Y. Thailand Set For Market Debut, Targets 5.6 Bln Baht Fundraising

By Kenny Teng Khoon Hock

BANGKOK, Oct 15 (Bernama) -- MR. D.I.Y. Holding (Thailand) is aiming to raise up to 5.6 billion baht (US$173 million) through an initial public offering (IPO) ahead of its listing on the Stock Exchange of Thailand on Nov 5, 2025.

IMF Sees Global Growth Moderating To 3.2 Pct In 2025, Calls For Policy Prudence

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 14 (Bernama) -- Global growth is projected to slow to 3.1 per cent in 2026, against 3.2 per cent this year from 3.3 per cent in 2024, said the International Monetary Fund (IMF).

MATRADE Leads Malaysia's Debut At Egypt Energy 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 14 (Bernama) -- The Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE) is spearheading Malaysia’s maiden participation at Egypt Energy 2025, scheduled for Oct 14-16, 2025, in Cairo, Egypt.

HIES 2024: Malaysia Achieves Major Milestone With Hardcore Poverty Rate At 0.09 Pct

PUTRAJAYA, Oct 8 (Bernama) -- Malaysia has achieved a major milestone with hardcore poverty almost eradicated, recording a rate of 0.09 per cent based on the 2024 Household Income and Expenditure Survey (HIES) announced today, compared with 0.2 per cent in 2022.  

Govt Wants More People To Benefit From Economic Growth, Financial Literacy, Not Just The Elite - PM Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 3 (Bernama) --  Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has emphasised that the government wants more Malaysians to benefit from economic growth and financial literacy, not just a small segment of society, particularly the elite.

Singapore–Johor Corridor Among Top Three Emerging Global AI Powerhubs – Research

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 1 (Bernama) -- The Singapore–Johor corridor has been identified as one of three emerging global “artificial intelligence (AI) PowerHubs” alongside London–Dublin and Virginia–Pennsylvania, according to the Digital Infrastructure Collective Asia.

Switzerland Seeking To Enhance Trade Ties With ASEAN

By Anas Abu Hassan

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 26 (Bernama) -- Switzerland, which is heavily dependent on international trade, is intensifying efforts to strengthen trade and investment linkages with ASEAN, which has set its sights on becoming the world’s fourth-largest economic bloc by 2030.

57th ASEAN Economic Ministers' Meeting Set To Advance Groundwork For ASEAN-Canada FTA - Economist

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 24 (Bernama) -- The 57th ASEAN Economic Ministers’ Meeting (AEM) and Related Meetings here are set to advance the groundwork for the ASEAN-Canada Free Trade Agreement (FTA), focusing on cementing rules of origin and digital trade protocols.