Palm Oil Players Should Hedge, Diversify Downstream -- Economist

KUALA LUMPUR, June 24 (Bernama) -- Malaysian palm oil producers must intensify hedging efforts and expand downstream to mitigate the risk of sudden price volatility, said Bank Muamalat Malaysia Bhd chief economist Dr Mohd Afzanizam Abdul Rashid.

Malaysia, Uzbekistan Commit To Enhancing Bilateral Economic And Trade Cooperation

TASHKENT, June 24 (Bernama) -- Malaysia and Uzbekistan have committed to enhancing bilateral economic and trade cooperation.

AirAsia X Plans To Make Central Asia The Main Focus For Network Expansion

SEPANG, June 23 (Bernama) -- Medium-haul low-cost airline AirAsia X Bhd plans to make the Central Asian region the main focus of its flight network expansion, supported by the high potential market demand and relatively underexplored by commercial airlines.

Chorsu Bazaar: The Beating Heart Of Tashkent

From Siti Radziah Hamzah

TASHKENT, June 23 (Bernama) -- “Malaysia, Malaysia! Come here, I will give you a discount!” – such was the enthusiastic greeting echoing from nearly every tea, nuts and spice stall on the upper floor of Chorsu Bazaar, one of Tashkent’s most iconic and historic markets.

CRRC Dalian To Deliver First ECRL Trains In October

By Norsyafawati Ab Wahab

DALIAN (China), June 23 (Bernama)– The first two sets of Electric Multiple Unit (EMU) trains, along with two electric locomotives for cargo transportation under the East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) project, are expected to be shipped out from Dalian, China to Malaysia in October this year.

Malaysia Optimistic About Boosting Bilateral Trade With Uzbekistan

TASHKENT, June 21 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is optimistic about a potential increase in bilateral trade with Uzbekistan, as both countries work to deepen cooperation in new areas such as halal certification, Islamic finance, tourism, and green technology.

Fadillah Arrives In Tashkent For Official Visit To Uzbekistan

From Siti Radziah Hamzah

TASHKENT, June 21 (Bernama) -- Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof arrived in Tashkent, Uzbekistan early Saturday morning to begin his official working visit to the republic.

DPM's Working Visit Expands Malaysia's Strategic Network In Energy, Water Sectors - PETRA

TASHKENT, June 20 (Bernama) -- Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof's official working visit to Uzbekistan and Russia is expected to expand Malaysia’s strategic network in the fields of energy and water at the international level.

DPM Fadillah To Visit Uzbekistan, Russia To Bolster Ties And Explore Tie-ups In Energy, High Tech

KUALA LUMPUR, June 19 (Bernama) – Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof will visit Uzbekistan and Russia beginning this Friday to enhance bilateral economic relations, as well as explore tie-ups in the energy and high technology sectors.

MIMOS To Support Uzbekistan In Developing Its Semiconductor Sector

KUALA LUMPUR, June 17 (Bernama) -- Mimos Bhd, an innovation centre under the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (MOSTI), has signed a tripartite memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Uzbekistan’s Ministry of Economy and Finance and Uzeltexsanoat (UzETS).

EXIM Bank Strengthens Central Asian Ties, Benefits Malaysian Businesses And Regional Partners

KUALA LUMPUR, June 13 (Bernama) -- The Export-Import Bank of Malaysia Bhd (EXIM Bank) will focus on strengthening Central Asian ties through strategic engagements to benefit Malaysian businesses and regional partners. 

APO Concludes 67th Governing Body Meeting In Jakarta With New Leadership, Strategic Roadmap

KUALA LUMPUR, May 27 (Bernama) -- The Asian Productivity Organization (APO) concluded its 67th Governing Body Meeting (GBM) in Jakarta on a high note, setting the course for the organisation's future through key leadership changes and strategic discussions.