Malaysian PM Anwar tells Japanese investors Malaysia has clear policies to forge ahead

From Ravichandran D.J. Paul TOKYO, Dec 16 (NNN-Bernama) — Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has reassured Japanese investors that, although the new Madani government is just one year old, it is stable, with very clear policies for Malaysia to forge a strong growth path. Anwar said this at a roundtable…

Malaysian PM Anwar, Kishida announce Malaysia-Japan comprehensive strategic partnership

From Ravichandran D.J Paul TOKYO, Dec 16 (NNN-Bernama) — Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim and his Japanese counterpart Fumio Kishida on Saturday issued a joint statement on the elevation of Malaysia-Japan ties to a strategic comprehensive partnership. The statement was issued before both leaders witnessed the signing and exchange of notes…

Improving catalysts, sentiment to lift Bursa Malaysia next week

By Harizah Hanim Mohamed KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 16 (NNN-Bernama) — Improving catalysts and global optimism are expected to keep the stock exchange of Malaysia, Bursa Malaysia, on positive territory next week, a dealer said. Rakuten Trade equity research vice-president Thong Pak Leng said from a technical perspective, the week that…

Malaysian ringgit expected to trend higher next week

By Karina Imran KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 16 (NNN-Bernama) — The Malaysian ringgit is expected to trend higher next week following the positive effects of China’s latest domestic stimulus and a pivot in the US Federal Reserve’s (Fed) policy stance, said SPI Asset Management managing partner Stephen Innes. He said the…

Co-creating the future of the Indo-Pacific based on trust – PM Kishida

Message from Japan’s Prime Minister Fumio Kishida in conjunction with ASEAN-JAPAN Commemorative Summit on Sunday, marking the 50th Year of ASEAN-Japan Friendship and Cooperation TOKYO, Dec 16 (NNN-Bernama) — Herewith is the message written by Prime Minister Fumio Kishida in conjunction with ASEAN-JAPAN Commemorative Summit here on Sunday, shared with BERNAMA through the Japanese embassy in…

Japan-ASEAN Commemorative Summit reflects on the past and charts future course

By Ravichandran D.J Paul TOKYO, Dec 15 (NNN-Bernama) — Beginning on Friday, ASEAN leaders will gradually make their way to Tokyo to participate in the ASEAN-Japan Commemorative Summit, scheduled to take place from December 16th to 18th. This summit holds significance as it marks the celebration of the 50th anniversary…

Bursa Malaysia opens marginally higher, extends winning streak

By Harizah Hanim Mohamed KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 15 (NNN-Bernama) — Kuala Lumpur shares started marginally higher on Friday, extending a four-session winning streak, with the main index up 0.03 per cent and the broad stock market rallying as the US Federal Reserve eased interest rate policy, providing the business community…

Malaysian ringgit opens marginally lower against us dollar

By Rosemarie Khoo KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 15 (NNN-Bernama) — The Malaysian ringgit opened marginally lower Friday despite a falling US Dollar Index (DXY) as market expectation for an interest rate cut in 2024 supersedes statistical releases, including the better-than-expected US retail sales and initial jobless claims statistics, said an analyst.…

Malaysia, Italy to collaborate in space industry development

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 13 (NNN-Bernama) — Italy is ready to share its vast experience and expertise in space industry with Malaysia, and in helping the country to achieve its ambition of becoming a major player in the sector by 2030. Italian ambassador to Malaysia Massimo Rustico said there is a…

Google the most popular internet service in 2023 – Cloudflare

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 13 (NNN-Bernama) — Google came in first for the second year in a row for being the most popular Internet service, with Facebook placed second, followed by Apple and TikTok, according to connectivity cloud company, Cloudflare in its 2023 Year in Review report. However, Facebook was ranked…