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By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid
KUALA LUMPUR, July 11 (Bernama) -- ASEAN must demand reciprocal market access from major trading partners such as the European Union (EU) and China, especially in sectors like palm oil, halal products and electric vehicle (EV) battery minerals, to safeguard its regional trade stability amid rising global protectionism, an analyst said.
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KUALA LUMPUR, June 23 (Bernama) -- Malaysia-Taiwan trade has flourished with bilateral trade surging by 36.8 per cent to RM92.77 billion in the first five months of this year, said Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE).
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TASHKENT, June 21 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is optimistic about a potential increase in bilateral trade with Uzbekistan, as both countries work to deepen cooperation in new areas such as halal certification, Islamic finance, tourism, and green technology.
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KUALA LUMPUR, June 19 (Bernama) – Malaysia has successfully attracted potential investments amounting to RM4.6 billion through its participation in the region’s premier platform for the global electronics and semiconductor industry, SEMICON Southeast Asia (SEA) 2025, further proving Malaysia’s appeal in the eyes of international investors.
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By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin & Engku Shariful Azni Engku Ab Latif
KUALA LUMPUR, June 19 (Bernama) -- ASEAN needs to double down on streamlining regulations and cutting red tape, including harmonising customs procedures, to unlock the full potential of sub-regional groupings.
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By Mohd Noor Azeery Idris
KUALA LUMPUR, June 15 (Bernama) -- Frozen food manufacturer Arisprop Capital Bhd is planning to introduce its Aris Burger brand to the Chinese market by 2027, as part of the company’s global expansion strategy.
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MELAKA, June 9 (Bernama) -- The opening of Bank Muamalat Malaysia Bhd’s new branch in Melaka, launched today, strengthens the bank’s commitment to expanding its Islamic banking network and services in the state.
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KUALA LUMPUR, May 28 (Bernama) -- The Investment, Trade and Industry Ministry (MITI) is studying the merger of the Halal Development Corporation (HDC) and the Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE).
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By Vikneswaran Raman
KUALA LUMPUR, May 26 (Bernama) — Malaysia has set its sights on expanding trade with the oil-rich Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries after signing a joint statement to initiate negotiations on a Malaysia-GCC Free Trade Agreement (MGFTA) today.
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KUALA LUMPUR, May 22 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s halal exports to Algeria surged by 24 per cent to RM156.3 million in 2024, with shipments that included food and beverage, cosmetics, halal-certified ingredients, and palm oil derivatives.
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By Mohd Noor Azeery Idris
KUALA LUMPUR, May 18 (BERNAMA) -- Oxygenated mineral water company, Bubbles O2 Sdn Bhd, plans to penetrate the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) and ASEAN markets, which have been identified as having a significant gap in halal product offerings.
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By M. Saraswathi
KUALA LUMPUR, May 17 (Bernama) -- Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s just-ended official visit to Russia, with the highlight being the obviously cordial welcome accorded by President Vladimir Putin to the Prime Minister, certainly sends a powerful message and shows commitment at the highest levels to strengthen bilateral ties between Malaysia and Russia.