APO Launches GPA Council, Unveils GP 2.0 Prototypes In Osaka

KUALA LUMPUR, April 16 (Bernama) -- The Asian Productivity Organization (APO) successfully hosted the first annual meeting of its Green Productivity Advisory (GPA) Council from April 14 to 15 in Osaka, Japan.

Asian LNG Prices Ease Prompting Buying Interest From Some Asian Importers -- Rystad Energy

KUALA LUMPUR, April 16 (Bernama) -- Asian liquefied natural gas (LNG) prices fell this week, prompting opportunistic buying from some Asian importers, said Rystad Energy senior analyst Masanori Odaka today. 

Funko Pops Into The Philippines With First Southeast Asia Licensed Store This June

KUALA LUMPUR, April 15 (Bernama) -- Funko Inc, a global pop culture lifestyle brand, has announced the opening of the first Southeast Asian Funko-licensed store by local retailer, Funtastik Enterprises Corp, in the Philippines, scheduled for June this year.

Foreign Investors Pull US$5.87 Bln From Asian Markets

KUALA LUMPUR, April 14 (Bernama) -- Foreign investors continued their net selling in Asian markets for the second consecutive week, with total outflows amounting to US$5.87 billion (US$1 = RM4.41), led by heavy sell-offs in South Korea and India.

Rubber Market To Trade Sideways Next Week, Tracking Crude Oil, Futures Performances

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, April 12 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian rubber market is expected to trade sideways in the coming week with prices likely to track regional rubber futures and benchmark crude oil prices amid ongoing United States (US)-China trade tensions, said the Malaysian Rubber Glove Manufacturers Association (MARGMA).

Bursa Malaysia Pares Earlier Losses To End Marginally Lower

KUALA LUMPUR, April 11 (Bernama) --  The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) slipped into negative territory today to end the week on a subdued note, weighed down by selling in banking blue chips as investors continued to assess the global trade outlook.

Bin Zayed International Acquires 28.89 Pct Stake In Turiya

KUALA LUMPUR, April 11 (Bernama) -- Global investment conglomerate Bin Zayed International Group of Companies (BZI), through its Singapore entity Bin Zayed (S) Pte Ltd, has acquired a substantial 28.89 per cent stake in Malaysian firm Turiya Bhd, listed on Bursa Malaysia.

12th AFMGM Successfully Concludes, Signalling Continued Unity Among Member Countries

By Zarul Effendi Razali

KUALA LUMPUR, April 10 (Bernama) -- The 12th ASEAN Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors’ Meeting (AFMGM) concluded today, with the grouping endorsing Malaysia’s Priority Economic Deliverables (PED) against a backdrop of debilitating tariffs imposed on member states, but it prodded members to further reaffirm their commitment to deepening financial integration and reinforcing regional economic resilience.

Sorrellicious Legacy Sets Sights On Southeast Asia With Dry Roselle Exports This Year

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, April 10 (Bernama) -- Sorellicious Legacy, a manufacturer of fresh roselle-based products operating in Klang, Selangor, aims to export dried roselle to the Southeast Asian market by the end of this year.

ASEAN To Engage In Frank And Constructive Dialogue With US On Tariffs, Says It Will Not Retaliate

KUALA LUMPUR, April 10 (Bernama) – ASEAN will engage in a frank and constructive dialogue with the United States to address trade-related concerns after Washington imposed tariffs on 168 countries including all members of the Southeast Asian grouping.

Bursa Malaysia Ends Morning Session Firmer

KUALA LUMPUR, April 10 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended the morning session higher amid renewed sentiment as the latest tariff-pause announcement helped ease concerns over a full-blown trade war and recessionary fears.

ASEAN To Be More Efficient For More Room On Tariff Negotiations -- Sri Mulyani

KUALA LUMPUR, April 10 (Bernama) -- ASEAN member states are focusing on eliminating distortions to be more efficient for more room on negotiations, as Washington expressed concerns about tariff and non-tariff barriers, says Indonesia Finance Minister Sri Mulyani Indrawati.