U.S. Does Not Rule Out Further Tariffs On ASEAN Countries If Trade Deals Unfavourable To Washington – USTR

By Mikhail Raj Abdullah and Maizatul Jamny Muhammad Rosli

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 25 (Bernama) -- The United States (US) has not ruled out imposing another round of tariffs on countries in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) if trade negotiations fail to produce a favourable outcome for Washington.

US Commends Malaysia’s Leadership As ASEAN Chair

By Siti Noor Afera Abu

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 24 (Bernama) -- United States Trade Representative (USTR) Jamieson Greer has commended Malaysia’s leadership as ASEAN chair this year.

RCEP Summit Platform For Malaysia To Champion Free Trade Amid Rising Protectionism

By Kisho Kumari Sucedaram

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 24 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s hosting of the inaugural Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) leaders’ summit this October is seen as a timely opportunity for Putrajaya to reinforce the case for free trade at a time when protectionism is on the rise, economists said.

Bursa Malaysia Edges Higher On Heavyweight Buying

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 23 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia turned slightly higher at midday, lifted by buying in selected heavyweights, particularly in the consumer products and services, as well as utilities sectors.

ASEAN Must Boost Interdependence, Trade, Investments For Long-term Economic Survival

By Mikhail Raj Abdullah

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 23 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's role as the chair of ASEAN in promoting trade and investment in Southeast Asia, as well as deepening integration through greater interdependence, is crucial for its long-term economic survival amid the uncertainties of the international marketplace.

Findings, Recommendations From ASEAN Geoeconomic Task Force To Be Presented Ahead Of 47th ASEAN Summit

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 22 (Bernama) -- The findings and recommendations of the ASEAN Geoeconomics Task Force (AGTF) will be presented and deliberated collectively during a proposed joint session of the ASEAN Foreign Ministers and ASEAN Economic Ministers (AEM) prior to the 47th ASEAN Summit this October.

Bursa Malaysia Starts Higher, FBM KLCI Climbs Above 1,600

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 22 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened higher on Monday, with the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) rising above the key 1,600 level, buoyed by positive sentiment from Wall Street.

Ringgit Starts Higher On Stable S&P Outlook

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 22 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened slightly higher against the US dollar on Monday, supported by Malaysia’s stable sovereign credit outlook and stronger domestic economic data.

Oil Prices To Benefit From US Fed Rate Cut -- Rystad Energy

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 18 (Bernama) -- Oil prices are set to gain support from the United States (US) Federal Reserve’s (Fed) latest rate cut, which is expected to lift global demand sentiment, according to independent energy research company, Rystad Energy.

Bursa Malaysia Opens Higher Ahead Of US Interest Rates Decision

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 17 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia kicked off the week on a positive note, buoyed by growing expectations of interest rate cuts ahead of the highly anticipated United States (US) Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting later tonight.

Rakuten Trade Lifts 2025 FBM KLCI Target To 1,650

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 12 (Bernama) -- Rakuten Trade Sdn Bhd has raised its FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) target to 1,650 from 1,630 for 2025, buoyed by renewed foreign fund inflows into Asia.

Rubber Market Ends Mixed On Weaker Regional Futures Markets

By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 10 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian rubber market ended mixed today due to weaker advice from the regional rubber futures markets, a dealer said.