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By Siti Noor Afera Abu
KUALA LUMPUR, July 22 (Bernama) -- The proposed Malaysia-Thailand border economic zone (BEZ) could significantly strengthen bilateral trade and regional economic development, with improved border infrastructure expected to lower logistics costs, enhance supply chain efficiency and attract more investments, an economist said.
KUALA LUMPUR, July 21 (Bernama) -- Trade relations between Malaysia and Russia continue to grow positively amidst disruptions to global supply chains caused by the geopolitical situation in the Middle East.
JOHOR BAHRU, July 16 (Bernama) – Halal wholesale and retail supermarket chain ST Rosyam Mart will open its first outlet in Johor on Sept 12, marking its expansion into the southern region and strengthening the state’s retail sector.
KUALA LUMPUR, July 14 (Bernama) -- Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE) aims to facilitate more than 120 business matching sessions for Malaysian companies participating in the Women in Export (WiEX) Pavilion at WiEX @MIHAS, a dedicated initiative under the 22nd Malaysia International Halal Showcase (MIHAS) 2026.
JAKARTA, July 12 (Bernama) -- Malaysia-Indonesia bilateral trade is projected to grow by 10 per cent this year to US$29.3 billion (US$1=RM4.07), supported by expanding cooperation in the halal sector and stronger market access between the two countries.
KUALA LUMPUR, July 10 (Bernama) -- Vietjet has introduced Vietnam Halal Connect, a proposed initiative to foster closer collaboration among airlines, airports, tourism businesses, halal certification bodies and technology partners in support of Muslim travel to Vietnam.
KUALA LUMPUR, July 8 (Bernama) -- The Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE) is inviting Malaysian companies to register for the International Sourcing Programme (INSP), to be held alongside the 22nd Malaysia International Halal Showcase (MIHAS) 2026.
SEREMBAN, July 5 (Bernama) –Seremban’s agricultural sector continued to perform well, recording a production value of RM45 million with total output reaching 14,671.27 tonnes last year.
By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad
KUALA LUMPUR, July 2 (Bernama) — Belgium is hopeful that the Malaysia-European Union (EU) Free Trade Agreement (MEUFTA) would unlock greater new trade opportunities, strengthen economic growth, and create jobs.
KUALA LUMPUR, July 1 (Bernama) -- Microleap PLT (microLEAP), Commerce Access Sdn Bhd (CASB) and Halal Development Corporation Bhd (HDC) have launched a nationwide initiative aimed at improving small and medium enterprises' (SMEs) access to financing for government contracts through funding, training and business support.
KUALA LUMPUR, June 29 (Bernama) -- The government has implemented 23 initiatives, projects and programmes under the seven strategic pillars of the Halal Industry Master Plan 2030 (HIMP 2030) as of May 30, 2026, as part of efforts to substitute imports of critical halal ingredients.
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.
