KUALA LUMPUR, March 11 (Bernama) -- Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz has emphasised the importance of continuous engagement between ASEAN and the United Kingdom (UK) in expanding business opportunities and deepening the strong economic ties that have been built.
KUALA LUMPUR, March 11 (Bernama) -- ASEAN should optimise the utilisation of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) and the upgraded ASEAN+1 Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) to mitigate the risks of economic uncertainty following the imposition of US tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China.
KOTA TINGGI, Feb 25 (Bernama) -- The 47th High-Level Task Force on ASEAN Economic Integration (HLTF-EI) that convenes for the second day today underscores the need for ASEAN to accelerate efforts in deepening intra-regional trade and investment to bolster economic resilience.
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 13 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Iron and Steel Industry Federation (MISIF) and the Malaysia Steel Association (MSA) support recommendations by the independent steel committee to address key challenges in the industry, said the Investment, Trade and Industry Ministry (MITI).
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 10 (Bernama) -- Small Medium Enterprise Development Bank Malaysia Bhd (SME Bank) has facilitated about RM3.6 billion in approved financing for the 2024 (FY2024) financial year, a 35.1 per cent increase from a year ago.
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 2 (Bernama) -- The I-Nation Global Summit 2024 serves as a significant platform to bring together diverse sectors and stakeholders in driving collaboration and cross-border partnerships that will accelerate the technological progress in ASEAN.
PETALING JAYA, Nov 7 (Bernama) -- SIRIM Bhd has been recognised for its capability to lead the development of green steel standards and certification, establishing the global standard for sustainably manufactured net-zero steel, according to the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI).
By Kisho Kumari Sucedaram & Mikhail Raj Abdullah
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 31 (Bernama) – Top Swedish firms that have been investing in Malaysia’s industrial development since the nation achieved its independence are lending their expertise in the country’s green economy transition by focusing on the sustainability agenda.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 24 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s inflation is likely to trend at 2.3 per cent in 2024 and 2.9 per cent in 2025, compared to Bank Negara Malaysia’s (BNM) forecast of between 2 per cent and 3.5 per cent for 2024, Allianz SE chief economist Ludovic Subran said.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 23 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is committed to working with China to establish a government-to-government (G2G) mechanism for capacity management and technology sharing within the steel industry.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 17 (Bernama) – Budget 2025 will be a delicate balance between maintaining economic growth and ensuring that the welfare of the most vulnerable segments of society comprising low-income earners, single mothers and people with disabilities are looked after against a backdrop of rising prices.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 15 (Bernama) -- With Budget 2025 set to be announced this Friday, SME Bank Bhd is calling for strategic measures to support the growth of small and medium enterprises (SMEs), focusing on sustainability, financial resilience, and digital transformation.
