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PUTRAJAYA: The Northern Corridor Economic Region (NCER) is exploring opportunities in the electric vehicle (EV) and automotive sectors as part of efforts to diversify investments beyond its strong electrical and electronics (E&E) and semiconductor base.

KUALA LUMPUR: A switch box fire at a popular eatery in Jalan Riong, Bangsar, left the premises without electricity and brought business to a halt this afternoon.

KUALA LUMPUR: All 226.37 million Malaysia Steel Works (KL) Bhd (Masteel) warrants issued five years ago remain unexercised with barely a month until they expire, as the steelmaker's shares trade at about half their exercise price.

TOKYO, Sept 16 — The Bank of Japan is poised to raise interest rates again on Friday to counter inflat...

MALE, Maldives: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim began his two-day visit to the Maldives with a ceremonial welcome in Male on Monday, as Malaysia seeks to deepen ties with the Indian Ocean archipelago across trade, investment and other areas of mutual interest.

LAGOS, Sept 14 — Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote on Monday launched what is slated as Africa’s biggest in...

Asian forex weakens as hawkish Fed propels dollar; shares rise The Edge Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 15 — Bursa Malaysia ended lower today in subdued trading as sentiment continued to remain cauti...

Ringgit opens higher vs US dollar ahead of key central bank meetings The Malaysian Reserve

Malaysia and Japan sign agreement towards settling trade, investment in local currencies TradingView

Malaysia Announces 250 MW Renewable Energy Feed-in Tariff Quota For 2027 SolarQuarter

Cambodia, Malaysia pledge increased trade, investment cooperation Asia News Network

Malaysia Explores UAE Business Interests Including Halal Logistics, Employment bernamabiz.com

Institutional Lessons from the Malaysian Palm Oil Board for Strengthening Indonesia's Palm Oil Governance The World Economic Forum

Block VIII Represented by Ministry of Mines and Energy at International Oil Conference in Malaysia TheNewswire

Tencent Cloud Expands Malaysia Push With AI and 5G Focus Asia Business Outlook

Markets increasingly anticipate the Federal Reserve will hike US interest rates by 0.25% this week, potentially pressuring the global gold price to slide by as much as US$100 an ounce, say pundits.

⁠Thailand ⁠has proposed ​talks between Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul ​and US ‌President Donald Trump later this week, as the two countries seek to conclude ​negotiations ⁠on a bilateral trade deal and discuss tariff rates.

Natural gas as an economic driver and the rapid expansion of artificial intelligence (AI) data centres remained in focus on the second day of the 2026 Gastech seminar in Bangkok, with energy conglomerate Banpu Plc announcing it was considering a move into the liquefied natural gas (LNG) business.

BANGKOK — Thailand and the United States have agreed to conduct a preliminary feasibility study on small modular reactor (SMR) power plants in Thailand as Bangkok explores options to strengthen energy security and support its clean energy transition. The agreement was signed on 14 September between the US Trade and Development Agency (USTDA) and the […] The post Thailand, US team up to study small modular nuclear reactors appeared first on Khaosod English.

Alibaba.com, the firm's business-to-business arm, has launched its agentic artificial intelligence (AI) tool Accio in Thailand to help small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) expand exports, as demand from European and Southeast Asian buyers creates new opportunities for Thai suppliers.

Avaya’s technology chief explores how AI can handle routine contact centre tasks, helping businesses deliver more memorable customer experiences while retaining control over decisions that matter.

Thailand Seeks Trump-Anutin Meeting in New York to Finalize Trade Deal finance.biggo.com

Following the Election Commission's (EC) recent resolution on the alleged Senate election collusion case, SCB Economic Intelligence Center (EIC), the research arm of Siam Commercial Bank, expects political factors to have a limited impact on the Thai economy through the rest of this year.

กรรมการ Empire Petroleum ซื้อหุ้นสามัญมูลค่า $13,730

After oil prices surged again following Saudi Arabia's closure of pipelines that bypass the Strait of Hormuz, the disruption could affect the upcoming high season to some extent, particularly as short-haul travellers may postpone or reconsider their trips. Bookings from long-haul markets, however, remain strong.

Valeura Energy Reports Suraphi Oil Discovery Offshore Thailand, Moves Straight to Development Planning Oil & Gas Middle East

Valeura Energy Reports New Gulf Of Thailand Oil Discovery DirectorsTalk Interviews

Thailand Sees Energy Transition as Shield Against Oil Volatility Bloomberg

ราคาก๊าซธรรมชาติยุโรปพุ่งสูง หลังสำรองลดลงและ ECB ส่งสัญญาณขึ้นดอกเบี้ย

Thailand Proposes Meeting Between Pm US President Trump Trade Talks Minister

HONG KONG - Hong Kong's government unveiled plans on Wednesday to significantly boost investment on innovation and technology as it aims to align the financial hub with mainland China's development goals.

Thailand's PTTEP says every $3 rise in LNG prices could lift Thai power prices 5% TradingView

Revenue from inbound travel to China is forecast to reach US$470 billion (15.6 trillion baht) by 2040, more than doubling its current share of the economy and helping offset weak domestic demand, according to UBS.

Thailand has potential to become regional LNG delivery hub, PTT executive says TradingView

Thailand's Vice Finance Minister Says Investment Surging as Stability Returns

Thai Finance Chief Sticks to 2.5% Growth Goal Despite Oil Surge Bloomberg.com

Chardan เริ่มต้นให้คะแนน Move ด้วยเรตติ้ง "ซื้อ" จากการเติบโตของโครงสร้างพื้นฐาน AI

Thailand's water heater market is expected to decline by around 10% this year due to economic pressure, according to Stiebel Eltron Asia Co Ltd, a manufacturer of water heaters and water filters.

Thailand Weighs LNG-Buying Consortium to Boost Clout Energy Intelligence

Thailand approves Valeura Energy farm-in to PTTEP offshore blocks World Oil

US trade agency to fund study for Thailand-US subsea cable Data Center Dynamics

Egypt, Thailand explore advancing economic, investment, and trade ties egyptindependent.com

Vietnam gold prices fell Thursday afternoon despite an increase in value of the precious metal on global markets.

Vietnam gold prices fell Tuesday morning, following a tumble of the precious metal in the previous session.

Vietnam gold prices rose Wednesday morning, in line with an increase in global bullion rates.

A group of four foreign nationals, including a woman who allegedly stole gold jewelry from a shop in Dak Lak Province, Vietnam on Tuesday morning, were arrested while fleeing by car, authorities said.

Vietnam Weighs Return to Dollar Bond Market After 12-Year Absence finance.biggo.com

Vietnam Considering First Sovereign Dollar Bond Sale Since 2014 Sources Say

Thailand’s economy is now projected to grow 2.5% this year, up from an earlier forecast of 2%, supported by stronger exports and investment linked to artificial intelligence.