Malaysia May Be The Chair, But ASEAN Will Work As One - PM Anwar

LIMA (Peru), Nov 15 (Bernama) -- Malaysia may be the chair for the ASEAN and ABAC-Asean Caucus next year, but the 10-member block will continue to work together as one under the concept of centrality, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

SMEs Play Crucial Role In Driving Growth In APEC Economies, Fostering Inclusivity - Tengku Zafrul

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 14 (Bernama) -- Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) play a crucial role in driving economic growth within the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) region, particularly when it comes to fostering inclusive development, said Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.

Gold Futures End Lower On Stronger US Dollar, Higher US Treasury Yields

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 14 (Bernama) -- The gold futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended lower today, weighed down by the US dollar’s stronger performance and higher United States (US) treasury yields, said an analyst.

MATRADE Committed To Support Local MTC Business Expansion To Regions With Potential

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 14 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE) will be committed to continue supporting the business expansion of local mid-tier companies (MTC) to other regions with potential, including the Middle East, Africa and Latin America.

Malaysia Set To Become Southeast Asia's Packaging For Manufacturing Hub Within 10 Years - Reed Exhibitions

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 14 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is expected to become Southeast Asia's packaging for manufacturing hub within 10 years, said Reed Exhibitions (RX) China chief operating officer Josephine Lee.

MISC Bhd’s 3Q Net Profit Eases To RM338.90 Mln In 3Q 2024

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 14 (Bernama) -- MISC Bhd’s net profit eased to RM338.90 million in the third quarter ended Sept 30, 2024 (3Q 2024) from RM430.40 million in 3Q 2023.

Hong Kong Opens Doors For Malaysian Businesses To Tap Into GBA

By Karina Imran

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 14 (Bernama) -- Malaysian companies are highly encouraged to leverage Hong Kong's strategic position as a gateway to establish and expand their presence in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA).

Malaysia Ramps Up Infrastructure To Strengthen Global Competitiveness

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 13 (Bernama) -- Continuous investment in infrastructure projects is helping Malaysia strengthen its position as a regional trade and investment hub while boosting global competitiveness.

Life Water Bhd's Carbonated Drinks Not Affected By Sugar Tax

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 13 (Bernama) -- The implementation of the sugar tax announced in Budget 2025 will not affect the carbonated beverages manufactured by Life Water Bhd.

Unit Price Index Of Steel And Metal Down By -0.6 Pct To -4.9 Pct In October -- DOSM

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 12 (Bernama) -- The unit price index of steel and metal recorded a decrease between -0.6 per and -4.9 per cent in most parts of Malaysia in October 2024, said the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM). 

UK's The Access Group Opens Global Ops Centre In Kuala Lumpur

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 11 (Bernama) -- Malaysia has attracted the United Kingdom’s second-largest business management software provider, The Access Group, to establish its new Global Operations Centre (GOC) in the country.

Peru Gears Up To Host 31st APEC Leaders Week As World Leaders Meet To Liberalise Regional Trade

From M. Saraswathi

LIMA (Peru), Nov 10 (Bernama) -- The Peruvian capital city of Lima is all geared up amid tight security to host its third APEC Economic Leaders Week (AELW), a landmark event that underscores its pivotal role as the chair of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum this year to further liberalise trade among regional economies.