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KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 18 (Bernama) -- Malaysia-China economic ties have continued to strengthen, with bilateral trade reaching nearly US$98 billion (US$1=RM4.467) in the 11 months of 2024, matching the total trade volume for all of 2023.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 18 (Bernama) – The Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE) and Dunia Melayu Dunia Islam (DMDI) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to bolster trade and export promotion cooperation.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 18 (Bernama) -- The Dewan Negara has passed five bills under the Ministry of Finance related to business activities in Labuan, namely the Labuan Business Activity Tax (Amendment) (No.2) Bill 2024 and the Labuan Companies (Amendment) Bill 2024.
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By Mohd Iswandi Kasan Anuar
JAKARTA, Dec 6 (Bernama) -- The Council of Palm Oil Producing Countries (CPOPC) forecasts palm oil prices could range between RM4,000 and RM5,000 per tonne in 2025, driven by stagnating production in key markets, particularly Indonesia and Malaysia.
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From Mohd Iswandi Kasan Anuar
JAKARTA, Dec 5 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s Ambassador to Indonesia, Datuk Syed Md Hasrin Tengku Hussin, has urged Malaysian government-linked companies and major businesses in Indonesia to use their collective expertise to create a brighter future for the palm oil industry as an economic driver and a model for sustainable development.
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GEORGE TOWN, Dec 5 (Bernama) -- There will not be any major changes in the economic relations between the United States (US) and Malaysia under the new leadership, said US Ambassador to Malaysia Edgard D Kagan.
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By Mikhail Raj Abdullah
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 5 (Bernama) -- Malaysia can leverage its mature digital infrastructure and skilled workforce to become the focal point for regional headquarters of multinational companies (MNCs) and high-skilled services and manufacturing.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 5 (Bernama) -- ASEAN countries have the potential to capitalise on significant opportunities in the digital economy, manufacturing, and supply chains led by BRICS countries, which are dialogue partners of the region, said the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI).
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KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 4 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim announced that the signing of the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) agreement on Dec 9 has been postponed to next January.
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JAKARTA, Dec 3 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian embassy together with the main agencies are working to strengthen the export of halal products to Indonesia, with bilateral trade between the two countries expected to reach US$25 billion (RM111.25 billion) to US$26 billion (RM115.7 billion) this year.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 2 (Bernama) -- Malaysia plays a crucial role in connecting the ASEAN region to global markets as a strategic hub in Southeast Asia, said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 2 (Bernama) -- The Global South should unite, even in small ways to pursue shared goals, particularly because US President-elect Donald Trump has threatened tariff specifics for BRICS nations.