KUALA LUMPUR, May 9 (Bernama) -- The ringgit is expected to trade between RM3.90 and RM3.95 against the US dollar next week ahead of a key meeting between President Donald Trump and President Xi Jinping.
From Niam Seet Wei
CEBU (Philippines), May 8 (Bernama) -- Malaysia and Vietnam are committed to expanding cooperation in the digital economy and artificial intelligence (AI), as well as science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM), said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
KUALA LUMPUR, May 8 (Bernama) -- The Asian Development Bank (ADB) today will mobilise US$30 billion (US$1 = RM3.91) by 2030 to help ASEAN nations advance long-term development priorities and withstand external shocks.
From Niam Seet Wei
CEBU (The Philippines), May 8 (Bernama) -- The government has assured that the nation’s petrol and diesel supply is more stable following the government’s proactive measures, particularly under the management of Petroliam Nasional Bhd (Petronas), said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
KUALA LUMPUR, May 8 (Bernama) -- The rubber market closed higher on Friday, supported by firmer benchmark crude oil prices and concerns over supply shortages due to wet weather disruptions in major producing countries, a dealer said.
By M. Saraswathi & Karina Imran
KUALA LUMPUR, May 8 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's economy remains resilient despite mounting risks from the ongoing West Asia conflict, supported by strong domestic demand, sustained investment activity and robust exports linked to the global technology and artificial intelligence (AI) upcycle.
From Linda Khoo
CEBU, May 8 (Bernama) -- ASEAN is committed to strengthening intra-regional trade, including increasing intra-member trade to at least 30 per cent by 2030.
KUALA LUMPUR, May 7 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia’s (BNM) decision to maintain the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) at 2.75 per cent today reinforced expectations that the central bank will likely hold the rate throughout 2026, although investment banks and research houses caution that prolonged geopolitical tensions and higher oil prices could still alter the inflation outlook.
By Nik Nurfaqih Nik Wil
JAKARTA, May 7 (Bernama) -- For many Malaysian startups, expanding beyond domestic borders often comes with familiar challenges -- limited regional networks, unfamiliar regulations and difficulty accessing investors outside Malaysia.
From Niam Seet Wei
CEBU (Philippines), May 7 (Bernama) -- Malaysia does not sell oil to other ASEAN member states as the country is still importing about 400,000 barrels of crude oil per day, said Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani.
From Niam Seet Wei
CEBU (Philippines) May 7 (Bernama) -- ASEAN may consider bringing in the private sector to help realise the newly-mooted oil stockpiling framework aimed at strengthening the region’s long-term energy security and preparedness.
CEBU (Phillippines), May 7 (Bernama) -- ASEAN needs to work towards a practical framework for oil stockpiling to enhance the region’s long-term energy security and preparedness, said Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani.
