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KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 31 (Bernama) -- AM Best has maintained a stable outlook on China’s non-life insurance segment, supported by sustained premium growth driven by new energy vehicles (NEVs), health reforms and emerging product developments, alongside supportive regulatory policies and market development initiatives.
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By Abdul Hamid A Rahman
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 30 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia closed slightly higher today as investors digested corporate earnings releases and monitored regional market developments.
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By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 30 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian rubber market ended mixed today amid optimism over the United States-China trade relations, a dealer said.
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From Nor Baizura Basri
GYEONGJU (South Korea), Oct 30 (Bernama) -- The growth in the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) region has been revised upward to 3.1 per cent this year, slightly higher than the earlier forecast of three per cent, supported by resilient trade activity and robust demand for high-tech goods.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 30 (Bernama) -- Global credit rating agency, AM Best has assigned a financial strength rating of A- (Excellent), a long-term issuer credit rating of “a-” (Excellent) and the Indonesia National Scale Rating (NSR) of aaa.ID (Exceptional) to Indonesia’s PT Lippo General Insurance Tbk (LGI).
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By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 29 (Bernama) -- The ringgit strengthened for the fifth straight day against the US dollar and other major currencies, supported by improved risk appetite following the successful conclusion of the ASEAN Summit, which helped boost investor confidence in Malaysia's regional stability and economic integration.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 29 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) has said its close consultation and agreement with the US Treasury reflect existing practices and “do not in any way affect the ability to independently formulate monetary policy, or our ability to safeguard the stability and value of the ringgit.”
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By Engku Shariful Azni Engku Ab Latif
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 28 (Bernama) -- US President Donald Trump’s visit to Malaysia during the ASEAN Summit and the Agreement on Reciprocal Trade (ART) signed between Malaysia and the United States (US) on Sunday has the potential to lift Malaysia's gross domestic product (GDP) growth by 0.5 to 0.7 percentage points each year through to 2030, an analyst said.
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GEORGE TOWN, Oct 27 (Bernama) -- Pensonic Holdings Bhd (Pensonic) recorded a 53 per cent rise in net profit for the first quarter ended Aug 31 of its 2026 financial year, underpinned by stronger export performance, improved operational efficiency, and continued progress under its lifestyle-driven strategy.
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By Abdul Hamid A Rahman
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 24 (Bernama) -- The ringgit ended marginally higher against the greenback today as investors turned cautious ahead of the release of the United States (US) Consumer Price Index (CPI) data.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 23 (Bernama) -- The gold futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed higher today, tracking the positive performance of the US COMEX gold market.
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By Siti Noor Afera Abu
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 23 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia’s benchmark index reversed earlier losses to end at an intraday high today, supported by mild bargain hunting in several key index heavyweights.