Anwar, AIIB president discuss sustainable development agenda
KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and the president and chair of the Board of Directors of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB), Zou Jiayi, have discussed a sustainable development agenda covering the transition to green energy as well as the empowerment of digital infrastructure and advanced technology.
New forces reshape how China buys
CHINA's move to cultivate new quality productive forces will help boost domestic demand, encouraging a shift from mass consumption to "personalised, high-quality" consumption, analysts say.
New tribunal, council to boost safeguards for gig workers
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia has taken a major step to strengthen protections for gig workers with the appointment of members to two newly established bodies under the Gig Workers Act 2025.
Matrade wraps F&B showcase in Chengdu food fair
KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysia External Trade Development Corp (Matrade) in collaboration with Mess Worldwide Sdn Bhd has concluded Malaysia's participation in the 14th China Food and Drinks Fair (CFDF), held from March 26 to 28, 2026, in Chengdu in Sichuan, China.
‘Malaysia’s economy can still surprise on upside’
Malaysia's economic growth can still surprise on the upside, depending on the duration of the West Asia conflict, says Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) deputy governor Datuk Marzunisham Omar.
Zafrul: Support, initiative introduced must be structured
Any consideration to introduce additional support or initiatives must be well structured, implemented in phases, and activated when necessary for the people's well-being, says Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.
Manufacturing strains under rising inflation
Rising inflationary pressures are emerging as a key risk to Malaysia's manufacturing recovery, even as the sector returned to expansion last month in March.
Consumer sector resilience insufficient for re-rating
The consumer sector outlook remains broadly resilient, but valuations are not attractive enough to drive further upside, according to UOB Kay Hian (UOBKH) Research, which has maintained a "market weight" stance.
S. Korea, Indonesia elevate ties to special partnership
South Korea and Indonesia have elevated ties to a "special comprehensive strategic partnership" on Wednesday – the first of its kind for both countries – as they moved to deepen cooperation in future growth sectors such as critical minerals, shipbuilding and advanced technologies.
Former BoJ chief economist sees likelihood of April rate hike
The war in Iran is raising upside risks for inflation, bolstering the case for the Bank of Japan (BoJ) to raise interest rates as soon as this month, according to a former BoJ chief economist.
