MPOGCF Wins Sustainable Development Award For Barn Owl Initiative

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 26 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Palm Oil Green Conservation Foundation (MPOGCF) has been awarded the Sustainable Development Award (SDA) under the ‘Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 15: Life on Land’ category, for its flagship initiative, Barn Owl for Smallholders Initiative (BOSI).

ASEAN Centrality Crucial Amid Major Power Rivalry – Tengku Zafrul

By Kisho Kumari Sucedaram

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 26 (Bernama) -- ASEAN must remain united in upholding its principle of centrality to ensure that economic engagement with major powers does not undermine the grouping’s cohesion, said Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.

Cloudera, Dell Launch Private AI Platform To Unlock Enterprise Data

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 26 (Bernama) -- Cloudera, the only company bringing artificial intelligence (AI) to data anywhere, announced the integration of Dell ObjectScale with its platform, unveiling a robust private AI solution built for scale, governance, and predictable economics.

Fadillah Launches Residential Solar Pilot Project

SHAH ALAM, Sept 26 (Bernama) -- The Energy Transition and Water Transformation Ministry today launched a residential solar pilot project aimed at increasing the renewable energy mix in the country's electricity supply.

Cloudera Supercharges Data Lakehouse With Iceberg Upgrades For AI Anywhere

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 26 (Bernama) -- Cloudera has announced updates to its platform, specifically Cloudera Iceberg REST Catalog and Cloudera Lakehouse Optimizer, to strengthen its commitment to delivering the best open data lakehouse powered by Iceberg.

ASEAN-Canada FTA Talks Set To Conclude Next Year, Poised To Boost Trade And Investment

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 26 (Bernama) -- Ongoing negotiations for the ASEAN-Canada Free Trade Agreement (FTA), set to be finalised by next year, are expected to strengthen business and investment relations, supporting both sides’ goals of economic growth and trade diversification.

Noromega Grows Global Presence With Consecutive Showcases At Vitafoods Europe, Asia

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 26 (Bernama) -- Norwegian supplement brand Noromega made a decisive mark on the global nutraceutical scene by taking part in four consecutive editions of Vitafoods, the industry’s premier international trade event from 2024 to 2025.

Call For RCEP Secretariat Highlights Importance Of Free Trade Area

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.

Digital Trade A Priority For UK In ASEAN Ties - Liz Lloyd

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 25 (Bernama) -- Digital trade is a key priority for the United Kingdom (UK), not only in its engagement with ASEAN but also as part of its global economic strategy.

ASEAN-EU Partnership Pivotal For Economic Integration, Resilience - ASEAN Sec-Gen

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 25 (Bernama) — The European Union (EU) remains a pivotal partner in advancing ASEAN’s economic integration and resilience, underpinned by robust trade and investment flows, said ASEAN secretary-general Dr Kao Kim Hourn.

Astro Net Profit Slips To RM16.39 Mln In 2Q 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 25 (Bernama) -- Astro Malaysia Holdings Bhd’s net profit slipped to RM16.39 million in the second quarter ended July 31, 2025 (2Q 2026), from RM54.71 million in the same quarter a year earlier.

EU To Push Steel Union With US To Address Overcapacity — Sefcovic

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 25 (Bernama) -- The European Union (EU) will continue discussions with the United States (US) on steel and aluminium as part of efforts to address global overcapacity that is flooding the European market, said European Commissioner for Trade and Economic Security Maros Sefcovic