Global Air Cargo Demand Up 4.1 Pct Y-o-y In August – IATA

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 30 (Bernama) -- Global air cargo demand, measured in cargo tonne-kilometres (CTK), rose 4.1 per cent year-on-year (y-o-y) in August 2025, compared with August 2024 levels (+5.1 per cent for international operations), according to the International Air Transport Association (IATA).

Budget 2026: Policies Must Safeguard Aviation's Economic Contribution, Support RE -- IATA

By Kisho Kumari Sucedaram 

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 30 (Bernama) -- The International Air Transport Association (IATA) hopes that the Budget 2026 will feature measures to strengthen Malaysia’s aviation industry, underscoring its role as a vital contributor to the national economy and tourism sector.

ASEAN Remains Key Region For American Businesses -- US-ASEAN Business Council

By Anas Abu Hassan

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 29 (Bernama) -- The ASEAN region continued to be one of the most valuable markets for American businesses, albeit amid ongoing shifts in the United States (US) trade policy, said the US-ASEAN Business Council.

AvionTEq Records Strong Customer Engagement At MRO Asia-Pacific 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 25 (Bernama) -- AvionTEq, a global provider of aviation and avionics test equipment and related services, has strengthened its Asia-Pacific presence following fruitful participation at MRO Asia-Pacific 2025.

TM Joins Consortium To Develop Cable System Connecting ASEAN Nations To Japan

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 22 (Bernama) -- Telekom Malaysia Bhd (TM) is collaborating with Meta, SoftBank Corp, IPS Inc, PT XLSmart Telecom Sejahtera Tbk, and NEC Corporation in developing the Candle submarine cable system which connects ASEAN countries to Japan.

CPO Prices To Remain Firm Between RM4,200 And RM4,500 Per Tonne — MPOC

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 22 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) prices are expected to remain firm between RM4,200 and RM4,500 per tonne in the coming weeks, supported by tighter exportable supplies and positive sentiment in the vegetable oil market, according to the Malaysian Palm Oil Council (MPOC).

Mavenir Bags FutureNet Asia Award With AI-Powered Fraud Defence Solutions

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 22 (Bernama) -- Mavenir, the cloud-native network infrastructure provider, has garnered a major industry accolade for its customer-centric artificial intelligence (AI) innovation in voice and messaging security at the FutureNet Asia Awards 2025.

Midea’s AI-powered Lighthouse Factory Drives Green Manufacturing In Asia-Pacific

CHONGQING, Sept 22 (Bernama) -- Midea’s Chongqing Chiller Factory, the world’s first fully AI-powered chiller “lighthouse factory”, is spearheading smart and green manufacturing across the Asia-Pacific and helping global partners achieve low-carbon transformation. 

Dr Indra Singawinata Starts Second Term As APO Secretary-General, Sets Bold Agenda

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 18 (Bernama) -- The Asian Productivity Organization (APO) has announced the reappointment of Dr Indra Pradana Singawinata as its 13th Secretary‑General, effective Sept 16.

Malaysia Has Over 4,100 EV Charging Points Nationwide -- Fadillah

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 8 (Bernama) -- Malaysia has at least 4,100 electric vehicle (EV) charging points nationwide to cater to the growing demand for EVs, said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof.

Fadillah's Visit To Busan Signals Readiness To Advance Regional Cooperation, Energy Transition

BUSAN, Aug 30 (Bernama) -- Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof’s official working visit to Busan has reinforced Malaysia’s readiness to strengthen regional cooperation and advance its clean energy transition, both domestically and within ASEAN.

Air Cargo Demand Up 5.5 Pct in July Amid The Trade War, Asia-Pacific Leads Growth – IATA

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 29 (Bernama) -- Total air cargo demand, measured in cargo tonne-kilometres (CTK), rose by 5.5 per cent year-on-year (y-o-y) in July 2025 compared to 0.6 per cent in June, reflecting a rebound of the cargo market amid the trade war.