Malaysia’s GDP To Grow 4.0 Pct In 2026 On Strong Sectoral Momentum -- MIER

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 27 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Institute of Economic Research (MIER) expects the country’s gross domestic product (GDP) to expand at 4.0 per cent in 2026, supported by continued strength in the services, mining and manufacturing sectors.

Asian Markets Recorded US$6.73 Bln Outflow Last Week

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 24 (Bernama) -- Foreign investors were net sellers for the week ended Nov 21, 2025 across eight markets, with total outflows reaching US$6.73 billion, about 1.9 times more than the week before.

AM Best Affirms Fubon Vietnam's Credit Ratings With Stable Outlook 

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 14 (Bernama) -- AM Best has affirmed the financial strength rating of B++ (Good), the long-term issuer credit rating of “bbb+” (Good) and the Vietnam National Scale Rating (NSR) of aaa.VN (Exceptional) of Fubon Insurance Vietnam Co Ltd (Fubon Vietnam), with all credit ratings (ratings) carrying a stable outlook.

Streamline Food Regulations To Boost Intra-ASEAN MSME Trade - IDEAS

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 14 (Bernama) -- ASEAN must step up efforts to streamline food regulations and reduce regulatory complexity to help micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) participate effectively in regional trade, according to the Institute for Democracy and Economic Affairs (IDEAS).

Kunming Emerges As China’s Gateway City For Southeast Asian Travellers

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 10 (Bernama) -- Kunming is rapidly cementing its position as China’s premier destination for inbound consumption, drawing a surge of visitors primarily from Southeast Asia and increasingly from South Asia, according to the Kunming Bureau of Commerce.

Eni, Petronas JV To Launch Eight Upstream Projects In Indonesia, Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 10 (Bernama) -- The newly established NewCo, a joint venture (JV) between Italian energy company, Eni S.p.A and Petronas, is set to launch eight new upstream projects across Indonesia and Malaysia within the next three years as part of a large-scale regional gas development drive.

Malaysian Firms Eye Booming Chinese Halal Market Via MIHAS@Shanghai

By Amanina Mohamad Yusof

SHANGHAI, Nov 9 (Bernama) -- Malaysian companies are leveraging the Malaysia International Halal Showcase in Shanghai (MIHAS@Shanghai) to expand into China’s fast-growing halal market, tapping demand from one of the world’s largest Muslim consumer bases.

TNB Takes Multi-Pronged Approach Towards Renewable Energy

By M. Saraswathi

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 9 (Bernama) -- Tenaga Nasional Bhd (TNB) is intensifying its sustainability journey under its Net Zero 2050 plan, spearheading renewable initiatives including hybrid hydro-floating solar projects, hydrogen partnerships, and a flexible cross-border grid for renewable integration. 

ASEAN Should See Itself As One Supply Chain -- Liew

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 6 (Bernama) -- ASEAN members should view themselves as part of a single, interconnected supply chain in the global semiconductor and manufacturing industries, Deputy Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Liew Chin Tong said.

Malaysia To Strengthen Intra-ASEAN Trade Via Regional Payment System - PM Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 4 (Bernama) --  Malaysia will continue to strengthen intra-ASEAN trade by promoting QR payment usage and cash transfer systems as well as expand regional payment connectivity, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

MATRADE-SME Corp's GoASEAN Bizmatch Insp Records RM150.37 Mln In Export Sales

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 30 (Bernama) -- The Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE), in collaboration with SME Corporation Malaysia (SME Corp Malaysia), recorded RM150.37 million in export sales through its International Sourcing Programme (INSP) recently.

APEC Ministers To Discuss Trade, Geopolitics Before Leaders Meet

From Nor Baizura Basri

GYEONGJU (South Korea), Oct 30 (Bernama) -- Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) foreign and trade ministers are set to deliberate on geopolitical and trade issues and directions ahead of the leaders’ meet tomorrow, including Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, at the coastal city here.