Business, markets and economy news from Malaysia.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim hosted Singapore President Tharman Shanmugaratnam for a three-day state visit, reinforcing bilateral ties and economic cooperation between the two nations.
Malaysia and Uzbekistan are strengthening agricultural cooperation through technology transfer and food security initiatives. Both nations aim to leverage complementary strengths in smart farming, aquaculture, and sustainable production methods.
Malaysia and Bangladesh will expand economic cooperation into artificial intelligence, energy, and semiconductor manufacturing, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim announced during Bangladesh's PM Tarique Rahman's state visit.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim received an official welcome at Turkmenistan's Presidential Palace, marking his inaugural state visit to the Central Asian country since assuming office in November 2022.
Malaysia is stepping up efforts to conduct foreign trade settlements in local currencies rather than US dollars, with Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim pointing to successful bilateral arrangements with China as a blueprint for regional economic expansion.
Malaysia has formally declared its support for Türkiye's aspiration to achieve ASEAN Dialogue Partner status, citing the country's growing strategic importance to Southeast Asia and expanding bilateral cooperation.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim held talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Kazan, focusing on deepening energy cooperation and increasing bilateral trade through local currency arrangements amid geopolitical shifts.