Business, markets and economy news from Malaysia.
Japan's Ambassador to Malaysia has signalled Tokyo's commitment to strengthening defence and security cooperation with Kuala Lumpur, building on recent high-level talks between Prime Ministers and the countries' 2023 Comprehensive Strategic Partnership elevation.
Malaysia and Turkmenistan have pledged to deepen ties through a comprehensive partnership framework covering energy, trade, investment, and technological cooperation, following high-level talks between Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim and President Serdar Berdimuhamedov.
Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah has underscored the importance of sustained Asean-Russia cooperation as the two regions mark 35 years of dialogue partnership, with agreements signed on energy, culture and strategic collaboration through 2030.
Russia and ASEAN celebrated 35 years of diplomatic relations at a summit in Kazan, with President Putin emphasizing their strategic partnership's stabilizing role in the Asia-Pacific region amid geopolitical tensions.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim met Uzbekistan President Shavkat Mirziyoyev during a transit stop in Tashkent, outlining potential cooperation in energy, trade, education, halal industries and tourism to strengthen bilateral relations.