11h ago
From Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid
KAZAN (Russia) May 13 (Bernama) -- KazanForum 2026 is expected to generate new trade, investment and Islamic finance opportunities between Russia and Islamic economies, with organisers aiming to strengthen cross-border business cooperation through industry-focused engagements and targeted investment initiatives.
12h ago
KAZAN, May 13 (Bernama) -- Russia is seeking to deepen economic cooperation with Malaysia and ASEAN economies through sectors such as machinery manufacturing, industrial development, agriculture and halal industries at the 17th International Economic Forum “Russia-Islamic World: KazanForum 2026” from May 12-17.
11m ago
By M. Saraswathi
KUALA LUMPUR, May 17 (Bernama) -- Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s just-ended official visit to Russia, with the highlight being the obviously cordial welcome accorded by President Vladimir Putin to the Prime Minister, certainly sends a powerful message and shows commitment at the highest levels to strengthen bilateral ties between Malaysia and Russia.
11m ago
By Sharifah Hunaini Syed Ismail
KAZAN (Tatarstan), May 16 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim will deliver a digitalisation-themed keynote address at the 16th International Economic Forum “Russia-Islamic World: KazanForum” (KazanForum 2025), marking the highlight of his official visit to the Russian Federation on its final day.
11m ago
KAZAN (Tatarstan) May 15 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the Republic of Tatarstan has enormous potential and that Malaysia is ready to discuss trade and economic issues with it, such as Islamic banking and the halal industry in Kazan, the capital of the republic.
1y ago
From Sharifah Hunaini Syed Ismail
MOSCOW, May 13 (Bernama) -- The meeting between Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and President Vladimir Putin will help Malaysia gain a clearer understanding of how it can transition from being a partner country to a full member of BRICS.
1y ago
From Sharifah Hunaini Syed Ismail
MOSCOW, May 13 (Bernama) -- Malaysia and Russia will explore ways to beef up trade and investment linkages while enabling seamless transactions between them to strengthen economic ties and cooperation during Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s visit to Russia, Malaysia’s Ambassador to Russia, Datuk Cheong Loon Lai, said Monday.