Companies keen to make Malaysia their regional hub
More than 98% of the total manufacturing projects approved in 2023 have been implemented or in the planning stage as…
Category: Economy
Keeping a lid on inflation
The Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) is expected to remain at 3%, given the muted rate of inflation in Malaysia despite…
Ministry and Mida ink human development deal
The Higher Education Ministry (MOHE) and the Malaysian Investment Development Authority (Mida) have tied up to align the education sector…
Semiconductor industry offers chance for growth
The semiconductor industry presents Malaysia with a “once-in-a-generation” opportunity for exponential economic growth and industry players are advised to capitalise…
Overcapacity talk won’t affect MNCs’ commitment
EXAGGERATING the "China overcapacity" narrative will impede the advancement of high-quality production capacity globally but will not discourage multinational corporations…
Calls for collaboration to combat climate issues, say Chinese and French experts
PARIS: Chinese and French experts have underscored the critical, urgent and necessary nature of addressing climate and environmental issues. This…
China-EU green energy partnership a positive
BRUSSELS: Amid lush greenery, fragrant flowers and the gentle murmur of grazing flocks of sheep lies an endless array of…
Vietnam’s Hoi An gets first low carbon tourism certificate
HOI AN: The Field Restaurant, managed by Emic Hospitality, situated in the ancient town, has been awarded the Gold Platinum…
US weekly jobless claims unchanged; layoffs decline in April
WASHINGTON: The number of Americans filing new claims for unemployment benefits held steady at lower levels last week as the…