1y ago
By Sharifah Hunaini Syed Ismail & Rosmalis Anuar
VIENTIANE, Oct 10 (Bernama) -- The ASEAN Business Advisory Council (ASEAN-BAC) has outlined several key initiatives that will be highlighted during Malaysia's chairmanship next year, including an initial public offering (IPO) framework for the 10-member bloc.
1y ago
SINGAPORE, Oct 10 (Bernama) -- ASEAN+3 economies should, in the near term, remain vigilant against the risks associated with a resurgence in inflation, escalating geopolitical tensions, and a global growth slowdown, which could challenge the resilience of the region's financial system.
1y ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 10 (Bernama) -- Malaysia has become increasingly attractive to foreign investors due to several factors, such as the country’s political stability and track record in exercising fiscal responsibility, said UBS Global Research.
1y ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 10 (Bernama) -- MIDF Research expects Westports Holdings Bhd’s container volume in the second half of 2024 (2H FY2024) to increase by 2.2 per cent year-on-year (y-o-y) to achieve a full-year growth target of 4.2 per cent.
1y ago
By Kisho Kumari Sucedaram
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 9 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia closed flat on Wednesday as caution weighed on sentiment amid a mixed performance in regional bourses, an analyst said.
1y ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 9 (Bernama) -- Crest Group Bhd, a debutant on the ACE Market, is urging the government to prioritise talent development and attract foreign investments to bolster the growth of the semiconductor sector in the upcoming Budget 2025.
1y ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 9 (Bernama) -- The ringgit was one of the best-performing currencies globally in the third quarter of this year (3Q2024), strengthening 14.4 per cent against the US dollar and 11.4 per cent on a year-to-date basis, said Bank Negara Malaysia’s (BNM) Financial Markets Committee (FMC).
1y ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 9 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Palm Oil Board (MPOB) hopes the government will assist planters in accelerating replanting activities to rejuvenate unproductive and ageing oil palm trees in Budget 2025, thus enhancing the sector’s productivity.
1y ago
From Sharifah Hunaini Syed Ismail
VIENTIANE, Oct 8 (Bernama) -- ASEAN micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) should benefit from the US$2 trillion expected economic value generated from the Digital Economy Framework Agreement (DEFA) by 2030.
1y ago
By Nurul Jannah Kamaruddin
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 8 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is poised to exceed its national growth target in 2024 on the back of sound fiscal policies and an ongoing commitment to reforms under the MADANI economic framework, said Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan.
1y ago
By Anas Abu Hassan
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 8 (Bernama) -- The World Bank Group has upgraded Malaysia's economic growth forecast to 4.9 per cent in 2024 from its initial 4.3 per cent forecast set in April, according to Apurva Sanghi, its lead economist for Malaysia.
1y ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 8 (Bernama) -- ACE Market debutant KHPT Holdings Bhd (KHPT) is prioritising the local market, buoyed by an optimistic industry outlook and the anticipated introduction of several new car models.