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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...

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...

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...

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...

ALOR GAJAH: The shipping sector is facing a critical shortage of local professionals and other key maritime personnel, which needs to be addressed immediately, said the Transport Minister. Anthony Loke said given the fact that nearly 40% of ship crews serving in...

The proposed IPO of MMC Ports—Malaysia’s biggest port operator controlled by billionaire Syed Mokhtar AlBukhary—has been approved by the Securities Commission Malaysia for listing on the country’s bourse. The company will offer up to 4.2 billion held by...

GEORGE TOWN, Sept 24 — The Penang Development Corporation (PDC) is showcasing RM5 billion worth of development projects at the World Expo 2025 in Osaka, Japan, to attract new investment and position the state as a regional hub for high-tech and sustainable...

SEPANG: Airfreight forwarders will no longer be required to submit documentation in person to the Customs Department from Jan 1, with the process going fully digital. Airfreight Forwarders Association of Malaysia (AFAM) chairman Thomas Mathew, who revealed this, said...

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia is set to play a central role in advancing Asean-India economic ties as the Asean Chair in 2025, with leaders calling for bold new trade and investment targets to unlock opportunities in digitalisation, renewable energy, logistics and small and...