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KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 17 (Bernama) -- Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE) and Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC) are showcasing five Malaysian game studios at the Malaysian Pavilion at the Tokyo Game Show (TGS) 2026 in Chiba, Japan, from Sept 17 to 21, 2026.
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 17 (Bernama) -- QurCan Therapeutics (QurCan), a Toronto-based biotechnology company, has announced an exclusive research and collaboration agreement with Eli Lilly and Company (Lilly) for the treatment of diseases of the central nervous system (CNS) and peripheral nervous system (PNS).
JOHOR BAHRU, Sept 17 (Bernama) -- Johor recorded approved investments totalling RM59.4 billion for the first half of 2026 (1H 2026), covering the manufacturing sector, machinery manufacturing, as well as electrical and electronics.
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 17 (Bernama) -- RobotPlusPlus has closed a Series C financing round worth hundreds of millions of Chinese yuan to accelerate global expansion and embodied artificial intelligence (AI) development.
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 17 (Bernama) -- ASEAN's economic fundamentals and demographic strength have positioned the region for greater international investor interest, said the Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) today.
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 17 (Bernama) -- Bank Simpanan Nasional (BSN) has launched BSN BizGrow and BSN BizGrow+ to expand further business banking access for Malaysia’s micro entrepreneurs, including hawkers.
By M. Saraswathi
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 17 (Bernama) -- Healthcare financing and wellness travel institution, Amden Capital Sdn Bhd, sees strong potential for South Korea to become a key destination for Malaysians and other international patients seeking specialised medical treatment, particularly in areas where the country has developed considerable specialist expertise, advanced technology and significant procedural experience.
From Siti Fauziah Hasan
NANNING (China), Sept 16 (Bernama) -- The 23rd China-ASEAN Expo (CAEXPO) 2026 and the China-ASEAN Business and Investment Summit (CABIS) this year focus on economic and trade cooperation, artificial intelligence (AI) and greater participation by enterprises as key drivers of China-ASEAN cooperation.
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 16 (Bernama) -- Bank Islam Malaysia Bhd has appointed Melvin Ooi as group chief technology and transformation officer (GCTTO), further strengthening the group's leadership capabilities in technology, innovation and enterprise transformation.
KUCHING, Sept 16 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and Sarawak Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg today witnessed the official handover of Bintulu Port to the Sarawak state government from the federal government, marking a new chapter in the management of the strategic port.
From Siti Fauziah Hasan
QINZHOU (China) Sept 16 (Bernama) — The Pinglu Canal, a key project of the New International Land-Sea Trade Corridor, officially opened to shipping today, creating a new water transport corridor linking southwestern China with ASEAN and international markets.
By Anas Abu Hassan
SINGAPORE, Sept 16 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is projected to register an average annual gross domestic product (GDP) growth of 4.3 per cent from 2026 to 2035, according to a report entitled “From Tailwinds to Trade-Offs: Southeast Asia Outlook 2026-2035” released today.
