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By Harizah Hanim Mohamed
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 22 (Bernama) -- Economic cooperation and security will take centre stage as ASEAN leaders gather this week for the 47th ASEAN Summit, which aims to push forward key trade agreements and deepen regional integration amid a challenging global environment.
By Danni Haizal Danial Donald
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 17 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian rubber market closed lower on Friday, dragged down by weaker regional rubber futures markets and crude oil prices, a dealer said.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 14 ( Bernama)-- Tsubaki, Japan’s leading haircare brand renowned for its beauty innovations, has unveiled its upgraded formulations powered by Camellia Oil Force in Malaysia through a unique showcase, The City of Tsubaki, which featured immersive experiences, interactive activities and artistic expressions that beautifully blended haircare with the art of fine pastry.
SINGAPORE, Oct 8 (Bernama) -- More good news is expected to be announced next week on the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ), as part of ongoing efforts to sustain momentum in attracting investors to the area, said Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 8 (Bernama) -- AM Best has upgraded Singapore’s MS First Capital Insurance Ltd (MSFC) financial strength rating to A+ (Superior) from A (Excellent) and the long-term issuer credit rating to “aa-” (Superior) from “a+” (Excellent).
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 6 (Bernama) -- Malaysian Bioeconomy Development Corporation (Bioeconomy Corporation) and South Korea-based Polaris Bio Co Ltd have sealed RM700 million investments to develop palm oil mill effluent (POME)-based biogas upgrading facilities in Malaysia.
By Kisho Kumari Sucedaram
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 26 (Bernama) – Southeast Asian economies have sent a clear message that their markets are open for business, despite being confronted by tough protectionist measures and tariffs that threaten free trade and stoke immense global uncertainty.
By Siti Radziah Hamzah
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 26 (Bernama) -- ASEAN remains proactive in diversifying and expanding its economic links and networks, given the ongoing global and regional economic uncertainties, said ASEAN Economic Ministers’ chair Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz today.
By Siti Noor Afera Abu
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 26 (Bernama) -- ASEAN has put forward a balanced package of the ASEAN-India Trade in Goods Agreement (AITIGA) in good faith, underscoring its determination to work with India despite various challenges and criticisms, said Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.
By Ahmad Erwan Othman
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 26 (Bernama) -- ASEAN’s economic partnership with Hong Kong continues to strengthen, with total two-way trade reaching US$132.5 billion in 2024, placing them among the region’s top seven trading partners, said Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.
By Nor Baizura Basri and Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 25 (Bernama) -- The proposal to have a dedicated secretariat for the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) highlights the importance of what is the world’s largest free trade area by gross domestic product.
By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid and Siti Noor Afera Abu
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 25 (Bernama) -- ASEAN remains united and forward-looking, with member states focused on deepening cooperation and pushing through key regional initiatives, despite mounting global economic headwinds, ahead of the upcoming ASEAN Summit in October.
