CIDB Holdings, CI Tech In Tie-Up To Launch Construction Sector's Blockchain Platform

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 28 (Bernama) -- The Construction Industry Development Board (CIDB) Malaysia’s commercial arm CIDB Holdings Sdn Bhd has signed a memorandum of collaboration with CI Tech Sdn Bhd to introduce Malaysia’s first government-endorsed blockchain platform for verified carbon credits in the construction sector.

Foreign Investors Extend Net Selling With US$1.74 Bln Outflow From Asian Markets

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 27 (Bernama) -- Foreign investors extended their net selling streak to two consecutive weeks across Asian markets last week, recording US$1.74 billion of net foreign outflows.

Xsolla Strengthens Southeast Asia Presence With Breakthrough Bangkok Events

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 24 (Bernama) -- Global video game commerce company Xsolla has cemented its position in Southeast Asia after a high-impact week in Thailand, hosting Xsolla Connect Bangkok 2025 and participating in Gamescom Asia x Thailand Game Show 2025.

US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer To Travel To Malaysia, Japan and South Korea

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 24 (Bernama) -- The US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer will travel to Malaysia, Japan, and South Korea, alongside President Donald J. Trump and Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent.

Rubber Market Ends Higher On Supply Concerns, Steady Regional Futures

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 21 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian rubber market closed higher today, tracking gains in regional rubber futures amid concerns over natural rubber (NR) supply due to the ongoing rainy season in major producing countries, a dealer said.

APF Canada Plants Flag In Indo-Pacific With New Singapore Office

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 21 (Bernama) -- The Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada (APF Canada) has officially opened its Asia Regional Office in Singapore, located in the Manulife Tower at 8 Cross Street in the city’s Central Business District.

Foreign Investors End Two-week Buying Streak, Pull US$1.71 Bln From Asian Markets

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 21 (Bernama) -- Foreign investors turned net sellers, ending their two-week consecutive streak of net buying activity across Asian markets last week, recording US$1.71 billion of net foreign outflows. 

Priority Economic Deliverables Hallmark Of Malaysia's Leadership As ASEAN Chair 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 20 (Bernama) – Malaysia can hold its head high as its chairmanship of ASEAN 2025 draws to a close this year for having set in motion initiatives to drive regional integration, engage more with dialogue partners and fortify the grouping’s economic pillar.

ASEAN Power Grid To Focus On Longer Regional Interconnections - Energy Commission CEO

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 17 (Bernama) -- The ASEAN Power Grid (APG) is entering a new phase of expansion, focusing on longer regional interconnections that are critical to delivering renewable energy across the region, said Energy Commission chief executive officer Siti Safinah Salleh.

Anwar Commends ASEAN’s Efforts To Attract Major Institutions For APG

By Siti Noor Afera Abu

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 16 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim lauded ASEAN’s efforts to draw the interest of major institutions to ensure the success of the ASEAN Power Grid Financing Initiative (APGF).

AirAsia X Sets Sights On More Central Asian Destinations

From Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin

TASHKENT, Oct 16 (Bernama) -- AirAsia X Bhd is eyeing expansion into more Central Asian countries following the encouraging response to its newly launched route to Tashkent, Uzbekistan.

ADB, World Bank Launch ASEAN Power Grid Financing Initiative

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 15 (Bernama) -- The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the World Bank Group, in partnership with ASEAN, today launched the ASEAN Power Grid (APG) Financing Initiative to support the development and integration of national power grids across the region.