CAEXPO 2026 Focuses On Trade, AI And Enterprise As Key Drivers Of China-ASEAN Cooperation

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.

Melvin Ooi Joins Bank Islam As Group Chief Technology Officer

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.

Women Now In Senior Leadership In Business And Govt But Remain Largely Underrepresented In Roles That Carry Greatest Influence - WEF

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 16 (Bernama) -- Women have now reached senior leadership in business and government at levels that were rare in 2006, yet remain largely underrepresented in roles with the greatest economic and political influence, according to the World Economic Forum (WEF).

Malaysia Projected To Grow 4.3 Pct Annually From 2026-2035, 'SEA-6' Economies Set For Steady Growth – Report

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.

Riding The Rails Of 'Sayang Malaysia' On Malaysia Day

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 16 (Bernama) -- I see those trains almost every day.

Frontken's Unit To Acquire Industrial Land, Factory Buildings For RM118 Mln

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 15 (Bernama) -- Frontken Corporation Bhd’s (FCB) major subsidiary Ares Green Technology Corporation (AGTC) is acquiring industrial land and the factory buildings erected thereon from Ginwin Technology Co Ltd for RM118.16 million cash.

JC3 Journey To Zero Conference Set For Sept 28-29

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 15 (Bernama) -- The Joint Committee on Climate Change (JC3) will hold the JC3 Journey to Zero Conference 2026 at Sasana Kijang here on Sept 28-29.

Bursa Malaysia Ends Lower Ahead Of FOMC Decision, Amid Higher Oil Prices

By Harizah Hanim Mohamed and Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 15 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended lower today in subdued trading as sentiment continued to remain cautious ahead of the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) interest rate decision tomorrow and soaring oil prices.

ZEISS Unveils Hybrid 3D X-ray Microscope For Multi-Scale Imaging

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 15 (Bernama) -- ZEISS, a technology enterprise operating in the fields of optics and optoelectronics, has introduced ZEISS VersaXRM 5 Insight, a hybrid 3D X-ray microscope designed to help researchers and engineers analyse samples faster.

Malaysia, Maldives To Initiate PTA Negotiations, Pave Way For Greater Trade

From Mohd Fharkhan Abdul Ghapar

MALÉ (MALDIVES), Sept 15 (Bernama) -- Malaysia and Maldives have agreed to initiate negotiations for a Preferential Trade Agreement (PTA), a move expected to create new opportunities for businesses and further expand economic cooperation between the two countries.

MIAPEX Targets RM12 Mln In Sales Transactions At Upcoming Automotive Expo

SERI KEMBANGAN, Sept 15 (Bernama) -- The Malaysia International Automotive & Parts Expo (MIAPEX) 2026 expects to generate about RM12 million in sales transactions, driven by strong business-to-business (B2B) and business-to-consumer (B2C) engagements.

EMGA Arranges US$80 Mln Club Loan For Uzbekistan’s Ipak Yuli Bank

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 15 (Bernama) -- London-based Emerging Markets Global Advisory LLP (EMGA) has led a US$80 million club loan financing for Uzbekistan’s Ipak Yuli Bank, funded by OeEB, CDP and Allianz Global Investors (AGI). (US$1 = RM4.07)