Top News Headlines In Indonesia, Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Vietnam, Thailand & Singapore : Nov 8, 2024

Malaysia Advised To Prepare Contingency Measures In Anticipation Of US Policy Shifts Under Trump 2.0

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 7 (Bernama) -- Malaysia would be wise to prepare contingency measures in anticipation of potential US policy shifts and targeted tariffs under a Trump 2.0 administration, said SPI Asset Management managing partner Stephen Innes.

Funding Societies Secures 3rd HSBC facility, Surpassing RM436 Mln In Total Financing

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 5 (Bernama) -- Funding Societies, Southeast Asia’s largest digital finance platform for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), has secured a third credit facility with HSBC under its ASEAN Growth Fund, raising its total credit facilities from HSBC to over US$100 million (RM436 million).

25,000 Visitors Expected At Melaka International Halal Festival 2024

MELAKA, Nov 2 (Bernama) -- About 25,000 visitors are expected at the Melaka International Halal Festival 2024 (MIHF24), taking place at the Melaka International Trade Centre (MITC) from Dec 20 for three days.

IMF Sees Robust 4.6 Pct growth For ASEAN In 2024, Revises Upward Malaysia's GDP Growth Forecast

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 1 (Bernama) -- Growth for countries in ASEAN is forecast to be at a robust 4.6 per cent this year and 4.7 per cent in 2025, largely supported by strong domestic demand and exports, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) said on Friday.

Malaysia’s October Manufacturing PMI Flat At 49.5, New Orders Rising Since June -- S&P Global

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 1 (Bernama) -- The seasonally adjusted S&P Global Malaysia manufacturing purchasing managers’ index (PMI) was unchanged at 49.5 in October 2024, with new orders rising for the first time since June 2024.

US Tariffs On China To Have Mixed Impact On ASEAN Economies -- OCBC

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 30 (Bernama) -- Potential US tariffs of up to 60 per cent on Chinese exports could have a mixed impact on ASEAN economies, creating medium-term growth opportunities for the ASEAN-6 region, which includes Malaysia, said OCBC Global Markets Research.

MITI To Continue Engaging With US Authorities On Solar Export Tariff Hikes

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 29 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) will help Malaysian solar manufacturers and related companies affected by the US tariff hike on solar exports to get more information on the move by Washington.

Korean Eggdrop Gains Notoriety For Production Support Of Two Chart-topping K-dramas 

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 29 (Bernama) -- Golden Hind Co Ltd, the food and beverage (F&B) company behind the premium Korean egg sandwich brand EGGDROP, has garnered significant attention for its production support of the tvN romantic comedy drama series 'Love Next Door' and the JTBC family drama series 'Romance in the House'.

Juwai IQI: Chinese Capital Moving Away From G7 Economies, Coming Back To Asia

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 29 (Bernama) -- International real estate technology group Juwai IQI said that Chinese capital is moving away from the Group of Seven (G7) economies and coming back to Asia, especially Southeast Asia, where Malaysia and its neighbours are some of the biggest beneficiaries of the Chinese pivot to Asia.

BMI Predicts 2.0 Pct Growth In SEA LPG Demand

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 28 (Bernama) -- Southeast Asia's (SEA) liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) consumption is projected to grow at an average rate of 2.0 per cent annually from 2023 to 2033, according to BMI, a unit of the Fitch group.

Malaysia's Application To Join BRICS Gets Solid Support From Bloc Members Including India, China - PM Anwar

KUALA KANGSAR, Oct 27 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s application to become a BRICS partner has received strong and solid support from all BRICS members including Russia, China and India during a meeting of the eight founding members of the bloc.