snake on a plane airasia jet forced to divert

Snake on a plane: AirAsia jet forced to divert

An AirAsia passenger plane was forced to divert and make an unscheduled landing after a snake was spotted slithering through the overhead lights, the Malaysian budget carrier confirmed Monday.
malaysia doing better against omicron compared to delta wave

Malaysia doing better against Omicron compared to Delta wave

The Malaysian Ministry of Health affirmed on February 9 that that the country is doing better against the wave of Omicron variant infections than it did with the Delta in July 2021 due to wide vaccination coverage and high booster uptakes.
malaysia plans to fully reopen borders in march

Malaysia plans to fully reopen borders in March

Malaysia’s National Recovery Council (NRC) has agreed to fully open the country’s borders in March to support the country’s economic recovery.
adb revises down malaysias economic growth forecast in 2021

ADB revises down Malaysia’s economic growth forecast in 2021

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has downgraded Malaysia's gross domestic product (GDP) growth forecast to 3.8 percent from 4.7 percent for 2021 and 5.9 percent from 6.1 percent next year.
malaysias approved investments rise by 51 percent despite covid 19 pandemic

Malaysia’s approved investments rise by 51 percent despite COVID-19 pandemic

Investment in Malaysia has increased remarkably in spite of the negative impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
adb revises down malaysias economic growth forecast in 2021

ADB revises down Malaysia’s economic growth forecast in 2021

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has downgraded Malaysia's gross domestic product (GDP) growth forecast to 3.8 percent from 4.7 percent for 2021 and 5.9 percent from 6.1 percent next year.
vietnam trounce malaysia 3 0 to top group b at aff suzuki cup

Vietnam trounce Malaysia 3-0 to top Group B at AFF Suzuki Cup

Vietnam rose to top of group B at the AFF Suzuki Cup 2020 with a 3-0 victory over Malaysia at Bishan Stadium in Singapore on December 12 night, securing six points after two games.
halal digital event showcases trade

Halal digital event showcases trade

The Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation is facilitating high-value, cross-border halal trade digitally at an international event which is now in its final month.
sector attraction underpins consumer finance ma boom

Sector attraction underpins consumer finance M&A boom

Despite the detrimental influence of the pandemic on loan portfolio quality, there have been numerous significant consumer finance transactions in Vietnam. Dr. Gregory Bournet, partner and head of Corporate Finance at PwC Vietnam and Malaysia, shared with VIR’s Luu Huong how cultural awareness and tenacity are embedded into every single transaction.
malaysia steps up trade promotion in vietnam

Malaysia steps up trade promotion in Vietnam

Vietnam and Malaysia still have large room to step up trade cooperation in such fields as food, beverages, and personal care products, heard the Malaysia-Vietnam Trade Promotion Programme held by the Malaysia Trade Office in Vietnam (Matrade) in Ho Chi Minh City on November 23.
vietnam wins big tea contract with malaysian partner

Vietnam wins big tea contract with Malaysian partner

Nam Son Co., Ltd and Asia Tea of Vietnam will supply tea to Kong Wooi Fong Tea Merchants Sdn Bhd based in Malaysia under a contract worth up to 2 million USD.
winners at 2021 asean data science explorers finals honoured

Winners at 2021 ASEAN Data Science Explorers finals honoured

Teams from Thailand, Cambodia and Malaysia won the 2021 ASEAN Data Science Explorers (DSE) Regional Finals 2021 that was co-hosted by the ASEAN Foundation and the multinational software group SAP from October 5-7.
green from the get go gamuda lands blueprint for sustainable success in vietnam

Green from the get-go: Gamuda Land’s blueprint for sustainable success in Vietnam

Transitioning to a circular, green economy is no walk in the park – it is a daunting task that requires collective efforts. Dennis Ng Teck Yow, general director of Gamuda Land Vietnam (Hanoi) explained to VIR’s Song Huong the sustainability journey of the Malaysian property developer and how it is making a better Vietnam.
malaysia buys 150000 courses of mercks covid 19 pill

Malaysia buys 150,000 courses of Merck's COVID-19 pill

Malaysia has struck a deal with US drug maker Merck & Co to buy 150,000 courses of its experimental antiviral pill, the Ministry of Health (MoH) said on October 7, joining other Asian countries in a rush to secure supplies.
malaysia tourism sector sees positive signals

Malaysia tourism sector sees positive signals

The Langkawi Island of Malaysia has earned 15.97 million RM (3.82 million USD) in tourism revenue after just two weeks of reopening.