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Bintulu Port, TM One ink three-year deal to digitise port by 2030
KUCHING (Oct 24): Bintulu Port Holdings Berhad (BPHB) has signed a three-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with TM One to accelerate its transformation into a fully digital, intelligent, and sustainable port by 2030. The MoU was signed during the International...
PM highlights ASEAN’s unity in diversity at high-level dialogue
Kuala Lumpur (VNA) – Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh underlined ASEAN's unity in diversity and called for harmonious development while attending a high-level dialogue of the ASEAN Business and Investment Summit (ABIS) 2025 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on October 26....
Carriers urged to lock in long-term shipping deals as freight rates slide
Shipping lines should secure long-term agreements with shippers to maintain profitability as Asia–US sea freight rates continue to decline, according to Norwegian ocean freight rate benchmarking and market intelligence platform Xeneta AS. “They need to sign long-term...
SECURING MALAYSIA’S MARITIME BORDERS
KUALA LUMPUR: In his speech, “Building Resilience Through Integration: The Future of Malaysia’s Maritime Strategy”, Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin highlighted that Malaysia’s maritime territories are important for its survival as a nation and a...
Linyi showcases logistics, trade center
The 3rd Linyi Trade City International Sourcing Conference for Belt and Road Cooperation opened on Friday in Linyi, Shandong province, attracting over 2,000 buyers from nearly 100 countries and regions. The event, running Oct 10-12, underscores Linyi's growing role as...
Highlights from Malaysia Budget 2026: For businesses, workforce, and society
Top business highlights include the launch of the ASEAN Business Entity (ABE) status, continuation of the Residence Pass-Talent (Fast-Track) scheme which waives off the EP requirements, and focus on research & innovation to become an AI nation by 2030. Report by...
Asean’s role in global trade set to grow, with Malaysia as region’s star performer: Standard Chartered report
PETALING JAYA: Asean is poised to play a greater role in global trade amid rising interest from global corporates, with Malaysia emerging as the region’s star performer as more than three in 10 of companies surveyed are looking to increase or maintain trade...
Malaysia advances blue economy plan
Kuala Lumpur (VNA) - Malaysia is formulating the Malaysia Blue Economy Blueprint to harmonise policies, strategies and investments across sectors linked to oceans and coasts. Deputy Minister of Economy Datuk Hanifah Hajar Taib said the 13th Malaysia Plan...
Malaysia Touted As ASEAN Star Performer, Global Business Hub — Stanchart
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 3 (Bernama) -- Malaysia has been ranked as the top market of choice for global corporates in the Southeast Asia region, according to Standard Chartered’s latest survey. The report titled “Future of Trade: Resilience”, revealed Malaysia as...
Logistics’ Current Playbook Includes Controlling Capacity, Changing Countries and Managing Congestion
In today’s interlinked world, social media and multimedia platforms such as WhatsApp, Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and many others have become an integral part of daily life. It began as a tool of individual communication and is now deeply embedded in business...