ASEAN Must Embrace Regional Industrial Policy Amid US-China Rivalry 

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 9 (Bernama) -- ASEAN should pursue a wide industrial policy amid the rising protectionism and tariff walls set off by the intensifying United States (US) and China rivalry. 

Fully Implementing RCEP Could Position Asean As A Hub For Regional Growth - Tengku Zafrul

 KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 9 (Bernama) -- As the 2025 ASEAN chair Malaysia will focus on leveraging the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP), the world’s largest trade agreement now in force.

Tous Les Jours, Stream Empire To Set Up Five Outlets In Malaysia This Year

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 9 (Bernama) -- Tous les Jours, a flagship brand of a leading food company in South Korea, CJ Foodville, plans to open five outlets in Malaysia by the end of this year.

APEC Returns To South Korea After 20 Years, To Zero In On Innovation, Digitalisation, Sustainability

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 2 (Bernama) -- South Korea, which will be hosting the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) this year for the first time in 20 years, will focus on innovation, digitalisation and sustainability.

Ringgit Closes Out 2024 As Top Performer Among Major Asian Currencies

By Norsyafawati Ab Wahab

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 31 (Bernama) -- The ringgit emerged as the best-performing currency in Asia in 2024, standing out among major regional peers amid a challenging global economic landscape.

Cocoa, Pepper Continue Resilient Performance In 2024, Positive Outlook In 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 25 (Bernama) -- Cocoa and pepper continued their upward performance in 2024 driven by higher global demand and the government’s support towards the commodity’s growth.

Govt Initiates Sunset Review Of Anti-dumping Duties For Iron Or Non-alloy Steel Cold Rolled Coils

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 25 (Bernama) -- The government has initiated an administrative (sunset) review of anti-dumping duties on imports of cold rolled coils of iron, or non-alloy steel, and of width more than 1,300 mm, originating or exported from China, South Korea, Japan, and Vietnam.

LG Uplus KidsTopia Bags MSIT Award At 2024 Metaverse Alliance Conference

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 23 (Bernama) -- LG Uplus, one of South Korea's leading telecom carriers, has been awarded the Science and ICT Minister’s Award at the 2024 Metaverse Alliance and Self-Regulation Achievement Sharing Conference for its children's platform, ‘KidsTopia’.

Local Institutions Extend Buying Streak On Bursa Malaysia For Ninth Week

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 23 (Bernama) -- Local institutions continued to support Bursa Malaysia for the ninth consecutive week, recording net equity purchases of RM1.05 billion million last week, according to MIDF Research.

UnionPay-Weixin Partnership Expands Payment Options For International Visitors In China  

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 20 (Bernama) -- UnionPay International has recently collaborated with Weixin Pay, which enables users of international UnionPay-powered wallets to scan Weixin Pay payment codes in the Chinese mainland.

Bilateral Trade Between Malaysia, South Korea Hits RM100.6 Bln As Of November -- Tengku Zafrul

SHAH ALAM, Dec 19 (Bernama) -- Bilateral trade between Malaysia and South Korea until November has hit RM100.6 billion, mainly in the electrical and electronics (E&E) sector, said Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.

FBM KLCI Ends Lower On Profit-taking, Broader Market Positive

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 6 (Bernama) -- The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) ended the week slightly lower, pulling back from recent gains as profit-taking dominated amid heightened investor caution.