Shipping Recovery To Take Time As Malaysian Ports Prepare For Hormuz Backlog

By Harizah Hanim Mohamed

KUALA LUMPUR, July 13  (Bernama) – Ports, shipping lines and cargo owners are now confronting the formidable task of restoring global supply chains and clearing a backlog of vessels and cargo built up during months of conflict in and around the Strait of Hormuz, a process that industry players say could take weeks or even months.

Malaysia Strengthens Healthcare Trade Ties With Thailand At WHX Bangkok 2026

By Kenny Teng Khoon Hock

BANGKOK, July 8 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is strengthening its economic partnership with Thailand through its participation in the World Health Expo (WHX) Bangkok 2026, aimed at expanding bilateral cooperation in the healthcare and life sciences sectors.

Ningbo Showcases Smart Manufacturing At Colombo Cultural Exchange

KUALA LUMPUR, July 7 (Bernama) -- The cultural exchange event, Encounter & Insight: Dialogue Between Ningbo, China and Colombo, Sri Lanka, brought together representatives from the two port cities to discuss integrated port-city development and bilateral economic and trade connectivity.

WTO Must Adapt To Current International Economic Realities — Johari Ghani

KUALA LUMPUR, June 30 (Bernama) -- The World Trade Organization (WTO) must adapt to the realities of today’s international economy to remain relevant amid intensifying competition and evolving global trade dynamics, said Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani.

 Malaysia's Next Economic Milestone: Can GDP Per Capita Reach US$20,000 By Early 2030s?

By Rosemarie Khoo Mohd Sani

KUALA LUMPUR, June 30 (Bernama) -- Malaysia has crossed another important economic milestone, with nominal gross domestic product (GDP) per capita surpassing the US$15,000 (US$1 = RM4.06) mark in 2026, according to the International Monetary Fund (IMF).

Global Air Cargo Demand 6.0 Pct Up In May 2026 – IATA

KUALA LUMPUR, June 29 (Bernama) -- Total demand of global air cargo, measured in cargo tonne-kilometres, increased by 6.0 per cent in May 2026, compared to May 2025 levels (6.5 per cent for international operations), according to the International Air Transport Association (IATA).

MATRADE Inks Partnership With CAIQ Biosecurity Under MCGi, Boosting MSME Exports To China

KUALA LUMPUR, June 25 (Bernama) -- The Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE) today signed a collaboration agreement with CAIQ Biosecurity Sdn Bhd under the Malaysia-China Gateway Initiative (MCGi), enhancing technical compliance support and strengthening market readiness among Malaysian exporters seeking to expand into China.

Petronas Drives New Momentum In Strengthening Malaysia-Turkmenistan Ties Through Strategic Cooperation

By Siti Radziah Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, June 25 (Bernama) -- Petroliam Nasional Bhd's (Petronas) expanding role in Turkmenistan has emerged as a key pillar of renewed Malaysia-Turkmenistan relations, following Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim's recent official visit to the Central Asian nation, with the national oil and gas company’s long-standing presence continuing to open new avenues for energy cooperation, economic growth and broader bilateral collaboration.

VS Industry Posts Net Loss Of RM32.91 Mln In 3Q 2026 Due To Lower Orders

KUALA LUMPUR, June 19 (Bernama) -- VS Industry Bhd recorded a net loss of RM32.91 million in the third quarter ended April 30, 2026 (3Q 2026) from a net profit of RM23.77 million posted in the same quarter last year.

Malaysia To Deepen Food Trade, Agricultural Cooperation With Uzbekistan

From Siti Radziah Hamzah

TASHKENT, June 17 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is looking to deepen food trade and agricultural cooperation with Uzbekistan and the wider Central Asian region as part of efforts to diversify supply sources and strengthen long-term food security amid global geopolitical and supply chain uncertainties.