Malaysia

AEON Co (M) Bhd, the Malaysian supermarket subsidiary of Japanese retail giant AEON, has confirmed that it will proceed with its expansion plans despite a clear slowdown in consumer... 2008-09-24

US agribusiness giant Cargill has commenced operations at its South East Asia Food Application Centre, in Kuala Lumpur. The new facility, which brings Cargill's refining, texturising... 2008-08-20

Russian baby food specialist Nutritek Group is targeting a 26% sales increase over the next two years on the back of expansion throughout South East Asia. Nutritek plans to lift sales... 2008-08-01

The Malaysian subsidiary of Japanese retail major AEON has unveiled plans to invest MYR250mn (US$77.7mn) in opening 10 new stores over the next two years. The investment - which will... 2008-07-15

Singaporean food and beverage major Fraser & Neave (F&N) has acquired the remaining 5% interest it does not already hold in Malaysian bottled water producer Borneo Springs... 2008-06-20

Malaysian noodle and vermicelli manufacturer KBB Resources Bhd has prioritised vertical integration as it seeks greater control over its raw ingredient inputs. With 2007 financial... 2008-06-19

Malaysia's leading dairy company Dutch Lady Milk Industries - a unit of Dutch dairy multinational Friesland Foods - has announced plans to invest MYR100-120mn (US$31-37mn) in expanding... 2008-05-30

Japanese drinks giant Suntory has confirmed a JPY6bn (US$57.4mn) investment in South East Asia to expand its presence in the growing global health supplements market. The funds, which... 2008-05-28

On the back of a MYR1.4bn (US$428.4mn) investment in the establishment of a halal food production zone in Borneo's Sarawak state, the Malaysian government has unveiled a raft of tax... 2008-05-14

Having quashed persistent departure rumours with the announcement of a MYR1.2bn (US$373.6mn) investment package for Malaysia back in February 2008 and followed this up by revealing... 2008-05-12