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KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 2 (Bernama) -- A Chinese business delegation has indicated intentions to invest US$15 billion (US$1 = RM4.06) in Malaysia, across six high-potential sectors including electrical and electronics (E&E), semiconductors, and the halal industry, said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.
ALOR GAJAH, Nov 2 (Bernama) -- EP Manufacturing Bhd (EPMB) is expanding its vehicle assembly operations in Pegoh, Melaka, with the roll-out of two new Great Wall Motor (GWM) models, namely the Wey G9 HEV multi-purpose vehicle and EC15S hybrid sport utility vehicle (SUV).
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 2 (Bernama) -- London Heathrow ranked last and New York’s JFK first among eight international business hubs in eSIM provider Holafly’s Airport WiFi Stress Index, which compares airport Wi-Fi conditions for business travellers.
JOHOR BAHRU, Nov 2 (Bernama) -- WM Senibong Berhad (WM Senibong) announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, WM Senibong Capital Bhd, had its AA-IS rating with a stable outlook affirmed by MARC Ratings Berhad for its Islamic medium-term notes under the Sukuk Wakalah programme of up to RM1 billion.
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 2 (Bernama) – Investors from China are interested in developing an aluminium production plant as well as a green energy facility in Samalaju, Bintulu, Sarawak, to support manufacturing activities oriented towards the international market.
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 2 (Bernama) -- The United States (US) has signed its participation contract for Expo 2030 Riyadh, paving the way for the development of its pavilion at the World Expo to be held in the Saudi capital from Oct 1, 2030, to March 31, 2031.
SEPANG, Nov 2 (Bernama) -- AirAsia has advised guests travelling during the year-end peak travel period to plan ahead and allow sufficient time for their journeys amid increased passenger traffic and potentially adverse weather conditions.
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 2 (Bernama) -- Petroliam Nasional Bhd (Petronas), through its wholly-owned subsidiary Petronas Carigali Sdn Bhd, has entered into a series of farm-out agreements (FOAs) with its joint venture partners.
PETALING JAYA, Nov 2 (Bernama) -- Banking institutions are urged to tap intellectual property (IP)-backed financing to broaden funding opportunities for businesses, said Deputy Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Sim Tze Tzin.
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 2 (Bernama) -- Asia-Pacific (APAC) is rapidly gaining importance as a major pillar of global life science innovation, Boehringer Ingelheim Chairman of the Board of Managing Directors, Shashank Deshpande said at the Asia-Pacific Conference of German Business (APK) 2026 in Seoul.
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 2 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's manufacturing sector recorded a renewed improvement in its health in October 2026, with the S&P Global Malaysia Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) rising to 51.0 during the month, signalling a return to growth on the back of stronger new orders and output.
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 2 (Bernama) -- The ringgit could trade between 4.10 and 4.20 against the US dollar in 2027, compared with its current range of 4.05 to 4.10, according to HSBC Global Investment Research.
