Malaysia's Rise In IMD Ranking Reflects Sustained Reforms, Public-Private Cooperation - FMM

KUALA LUMPUR, June 19 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's rise to 15th place in the 2026 International Institute for Management Development (IMD) World Competitiveness Ranking reflects sustained reform efforts and closer coordination between the public and private sectors, the Federation of Malaysian Manufacturing (FMM) said.

Malaysia, South Korea Strengthen Renewable Energy Partnership Through Terengganu Bio-CNG Project

KUALA LUMPUR, June 19 (Bernama) -- Malaysia and South Korea have further strengthened their strategic partnership in renewable energy following the exchange of a letter of intent (LOI) for the Terengganu State Palm Oil Mill Biogas Upgrading Project, an initiative that will convert waste from the palm oil industry into bio-compressed natural gas (Bio-CNG).

Malaysia's Competitiveness Ranking Surge Signals Stronger Economic Fundamentals - Economists

By Rosemarie Khoo

KUALA LUMPUR, June 19 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's improved standing in the International Institute for Management Development (IMD) 2026 World Competitiveness Ranking reflects the country’s strengthening economic fundamentals.

MR D.I.Y. Thailand Earns Spot In Key Set Benchmark Indices

By Kenny Teng

BANGKOK, June 18 (Bernama) -- Thailand’s leading home improvement and lifestyle retailer, MR D.I.Y. Holding (Thailand) Public Company Limited (MRDIYT), has been selected for inclusion in three key indices of the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET), underscoring growing investor confidence in the company’s business fundamentals and market position.

Uzbekistan To Attract More FDIs Through Improvements In Investment Climate - President

TASHKENT, June 17 (Bernama) -- Uzbekistan is looking to lure more foreign direct investments (FDIs) as the country implements systemic measures to improve its investment climate, including the establishment of the Tashkent International Financial Centre (TIFC) and expanded privatisation initiatives.

Malaysian Equities Expected To Rebound In 2H 2026 Supported By US-Iran Peace Deal -- Affin Hwang

KUALA LUMPUR, June 16 (Bernama) -- Affin Hwang Investment Bank Bhd expects Malaysia's equity market to rebound in the second half of 2026 (2H 2026), supported by a potential United States-Iran peace deal. 

AT&S' €2 Bln Kulim Expansion To Strengthen Malaysia's Semiconductor Ecosystem -- Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, June 16 (Bernama) -- Technologie & Systemtechnik Aktiengesellschaft's (AT&S) decision to expand its operations in Kulim, Kedah, through a new investment of up to €2 billion (€1 = RM4.69) is expected to further strengthen Malaysia's semiconductor ecosystem and create high-skilled employment opportunities for Malaysians, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said.

Higher BI-Rate, Fuel Price Hike Test Indonesia's Economic Balancing Act

By Nik Nurfaqih Nik Wil

JAKARTA, June 13 (Bernama) -- Indonesia's decision to raise the BI-Rate and increase non-subsidised fuel prices within days highlights the government's effort to support the rupiah and ease fiscal pressures, although the measures are expected to add pressure on households and businesses, analysts say.

Rubber Market Likely Volatile, Mild Downtrend Next Week - Analyst

By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, June 13 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian rubber market is anticipated to remain volatile next week, displaying a slight downward trend due to ongoing global uncertainties, said industry expert Denis Low.