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KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 24 (Bernama) -- The first round of the Malaysia-Bangladesh Free Trade Agreement (MBFTA) is set for the end of October 2026 in Dhaka, said Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) senior director of Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation and Regional Grouping Division, Dr Rashidi Said.
From Harlina Samson
HANGZHOU, Sept 24 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim is set to conclude his three-day working visit to China on Thursday with high-level diplomacy talks in Hangzhou and by attending the Fifth Global Digital Trade Expo (GDTE).
From Harlina Samson
HANGZHOU, Sept 23 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim held several meetings with senior management from five Chinese industry giants, with AgiBot Innovation pledging a potential investment of RM1 billion by 2035, alongside the creation of 5,000 job opportunities.
By Danni Haizal Danial Donald
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 23 (Bernama) -- Brazil sees Malaysia as a strategic gateway to the wider Asian halal market due to its logistics, supply chain connectivity and market size.
By Zufazlin Baharuddin
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 23 (Bernama) -- Bangladesh is eyeing a move from the existing conventional trade to greater economic integration by diversifying trade, broadening investments and deepening business partnerships through business engagements.
RANAU, Sept 23 (Bernama) -- Tobacco cultivation in Ranau, Sabah, undertaken by 118 local farmers across an area of approximately 44.5 hectares, generates an annual income of nearly RM2 million, said Minister of Plantation and Commodities Datuk Seri Dr Noraini Ahmad.
By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 23 (Bernama) -- Libya’s maiden participation in the Malaysia International Halal Showcase (MIHAS) 2026 aims to boost bilateral trade between Libya and Malaysia, while deepening collaboration and facilitating smoother trade relations between the two countries.
By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 23 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia closed lower on Wednesday, weighed down by profit-taking in selected heavyweights and weaker sentiment towards petrochemical stocks as oil prices continued to slide, said an analyst.
SINGAPORE, Sept 23 (Bernama) -- Malaysia Airlines today inked an agreement to extend Airbus’ industry-leading Flight Hour Services (FHS) programme for its A330ceo fleet at the MRO (Maintenance, Repair and Operations) Asia-Pacific event here.
By Danni Haizal Danial Donald
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 23 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market extended gains for a third consecutive day on Wednesday, supported by firmer regional rubber futures, optimism over US-China and US-Iran talks, and tighter supply due to adverse weather, a dealer said.
PUTRAJAYA, Sept 23 (Bernama) -- Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) has retained its position as the world’s fourth most connected international airport while remaining the most connected megahub in Asia-Pacific.
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 23 (Bernama) -- The increase in the maximum housing financing eligibility under the Public Sector Home Financing Board (LPPSA) to RM1 million from RM750,000 is expected to help reduce unsold completed residential properties, according to the Real Estate and Housing Developers’ Association (REHDA) Malaysia.
