UnionPay Expands Payment Infrastructure Linking ASEAN, GCC And China

KUALA LUMPUR, June 4 (Bernama) -- UnionPay has announced its support for deeper regional integration through payment services across the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), and Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, and China, following its chairman’s participation in the ASEAN-GCC-China Economic Forum 2025 held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Ameen Products Penetrate African Beverages Market

TELUK INTAN, June 4 (Bernama) -- Beverage product manufacturer Ameen Products Sdn Bhd has successfully penetrated the African market, receiving its first order to export seven flavours of the Ameen brand beverage product to Mali.

US Tariff Ruling Sparks Market Optimism, But Uncertainty Remains - Analyst

By Zufazlin Baharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, May 29 (Bernama) -- Investor sentiment has improved following a US trade court decision to block most of US President Donald Trump’s tariffs on imports into the country.

ASEAN-China-GCC Cooperation Can Reap Huge Economic Benefits -- Tengku Zafrul

KUALA LUMPUR, May 29 (Bernama) -- ASEAN can reap huge economic benefits through deepening ties with China and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), says Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.

Malaysia Can Boost Semicon Industry To Empower Agro Innovation — Liew Chin Tong

KUALA LUMPUR, May 28 (Bernama) -- Malaysia could leverage and strengthen its semiconductor industry to empower innovation in the agriculture sector, particularly in ensuring food security, said Deputy Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Liew Chin Tong. 

Future Success Of Individuals, Companies, And Nations Set To Be Measured By AI — Tengku Zafrul

KUALA LUMPUR, May 28 (Bernama) — The success of individuals, companies and nations in the future could be measured by how effectively they deploy and use artificial intelligence (AI), said Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz. 

Introduce New Legislation To Enable AI To Operate Independently - PM Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, May 28 (Bernama) -- New legislation has to be introduced to enable artificial intelligence (AI) to operate independently, without having to subject itself to the laws of the country, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

ASEAN, GCC Countries, China Keen To Cooperate With Malaysia In Halal Industry — Tengku Zafrul

KUALA LUMPUR, May 28 (Bernama) — Several ASEAN countries, Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries and China are keen to work with Malaysia to share experiences in the halal industry.

FBM KLCI Ends Slightly Higher At Midday On Cautious Sentiment

KUALA LUMPUR, May 28 (Bernama) -- The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) ended slightly higher at midday as bargain-hunting was offset by cautious sentiment amid persistent global uncertainties.

Mavenir Chosen By Tampnet For Major Global 4G/5G Network Transformation

KUALA LUMPUR, May 27 (Bernama) -- Mavenir, the cloud-native network infrastructure provider, has been selected as a key technology partner by Tampnet, a global leader in offshore high-capacity connectivity, low-latency connectivity and network services.

Quadria Capital Closes US$1.07 Bln Fund To Drive Healthcare Investments In Asia

KUALA LUMPUR, May 27 (Bernama) -- Quadria Capital has announced the final close of its Fund III with US$1.07 billion in total commitments, significantly exceeding its original US$800 million target. (US$1=RM4.20)

AEC Strategic Plan To Drive Deeper Regional Economic Integration, Strengthen Resilience - Economist

By Karina Imran

KUALA LUMPUR, May 27 (Bernama) -- The ASEAN Economic Community (AEC) Strategic Plan 2026-2030 will drive deeper integration and create prosperity across the Southeast Asian economies, while strengthening the bloc’s resilience against external economic pressures, an economist said today.