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SUBANG JAYA, Aug 16 (Bernama) -- ASEAN can set the benchmark for sustainable growth in the Global South if policies, businesses, and people are aligned towards a low-carbon future, said the Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 8 (Bernama) -- The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) needs to undertake a bold re-framing of its economic strategy as the region navigates a complex polycrisis, said Deputy Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Liew Chin Tong.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 8 -- Rubicon Point Partners (Rubicon) has announced the first closing of its Rubicon Point Fund II, a real estate investment vehicle targeting special situation opportunities across the West Coast of the United States, with a strategic focus on the San Francisco Bay Area.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 1 (Bernama) -- CGS International Securities Malaysia Sdn Bhd believes the average gross domestic product (GDP) growth target of 4.5–5.5 per cent under the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP), along with the fiscal deficit target of three per cent of GDP by 2030, is attainable.
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By Siti Noor Afera Abu
KUALA LUMPUR, July 31 (Bernama) -- The prospects for the country’s economic growth are closely linked to the global economic environment, which is expected to moderate during the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP) period due to various current challenges, according to the 13MP Main Document 2026-2030, themed "Redefining Development."
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KUALA LUMPUR, July 31 (Bernama) -- The Companies Commission of Malaysia (SSM) will host the 14th edition of the SSM National Conference (SSMNC) in 2025, continuing its commitment to advancing discussions on corporate governance and regulatory practices in Malaysia.
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KUALA LUMPUR, July 30 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s domestic coffee market is valued at US$1.05 billion (US$1=RM4.23), with over 6,400 cafes operating nationwide, said Deputy Plantation and Commodities Minister Datuk Chan Foong Hin.
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KUALA LUMPUR, July 28 (Bernama) -- The ongoing tension between Thailand and Cambodia is unlikely to disrupt the supply of tuna-based pet food in Malaysia for now, although some industry players have raised concerns over rising costs and potential logistical challenges if the situation escalates.
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By Nur Ashikin Abdul Aziz
SINGAPORE, July 23 (Bernama) -- The ASEAN+3 region is projected to grow at 3.8 per cent in 2025 and 3.6 per cent in 2026, according to the latest ASEAN+3 Regional Economic Outlook (AREO) quarterly update by the ASEAN+3 Macroeconomic Research Office (AMRO).
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By Nur Ashikin Abdul Aziz
SINGAPORE, July 23 (Bernama) -- ASEAN economies are expected to maintain growth above four per cent despite a challenging global environment, with projections at 4.4 per cent in 2025 and 4.2 per cent in 2026, according to ASEAN+3 Macroeconomic Research Office (AMRO) chief economist Dong He.
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By Engku Shariful Azni Engku Ab Latif
KUALA LUMPUR, July 21 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian rubber market ended slightly lower on Monday, weighed down by weaker crude oil prices and a firmer ringgit against the US dollar, a dealer said.
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By Wan Muhammad Aslah Wan Razali
KUALA LUMPUR, July 9 (Bernama) -- Norway is optimistic about boosting economic ties with ASEAN and Malaysia, focusing on sustainability, trade and green growth, said Deputy Foreign Minister Andreas Motzfeldt Kravik.