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From Kisho Kumari Sucedaram
GENEVA, Dec 9 (Bernama) -- A weaker US dollar is expected to benefit non-US dollar-based airlines’ profitability and margins by reducing US dollar-denominated costs such as fuel, aircraft leases and maintenance, said the International Air Transport Association (IATA).
From Kisho Kumari Sucedaram
GENEVA, Dec 9 (Bernama) -- The Asia-Pacific region is expected to remain the largest contributor to global traffic growth, with lead factors projected to reach 84.4 per cent next year - an all-time high for the region.
From Kisho Kumari Sucedaram
GENEVA, Dec 9 (Bernama) -- Global airlines are expected to set a new record of a combined total net profit of US$41 billion (US$1=RM4.11) in 2026, up from US$39.5 billion this year, while the net profit margin is expected to remain unchanged from 2025 at 3.9 per cent.
By K. Naveen Prabu and Muhammad Fawwaz Thaqif Nor Afandi
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 9 (Bernama) -- Exempting companies with annual revenue of below RM1 million from implementing e-invoicing will ease administrative pressure on small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and allow them to focus on their core business activities, said an economist.
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 9 (Bernama) -- Fitch Ratings’ affirmation of Malaysia’s sovereign credit ratings at BBB+ with a ‘stable’ outlook is bolstered by the country’s sterling performance across key environmental, social, and governance (ESG) indicators.
SEREMBAN, Dec 9 (Bernama) -- The five largest foreign investments expected to kick off in Negeri Sembilan next year will involve a total investment of more than RM27 billion, the State Legislative Assembly was told today.
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 9 (Bernama) -- The Prime Minister’s Department today received a hydrogen-powered Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle (FCEV), the ‘Toyota Mirai’, from the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (MOSTI), marking a significant step in strengthening the nation’s agenda towards green mobility through low-carbon technology and sustainable economic growth.
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 9 (Bernama) -- Initial public offerings (IPOs) on Bursa Malaysia have performed strongly this year, with expectations that the number of listings will reach 60 companies, said Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan.
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 9 (Bernama) -- Higher dividend payouts and return on equity (ROE) improvements will be key catalysts to the banking sector going into 2026.
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 9 (Bernama) -- CTBC Financial Holding president Rachael Kao has outlined the group’s digital innovation, environmental, social and governance (ESG) strategy, and global expansion at the Global Banking Summit 2025 in London, from Dec 2 to 4, where she was the only representative from Taiwan’s financial sector.
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 9 (Bernama) -- The Centre for Entrepreneur Development and Research (CEDAR) - the capacity building and training arm of SME Bank - has empowered more than 3,000 micro-entrepreneurs nationwide through the “Maju Usahawan MADANI” (MUM) initiative.
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 9 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s technology (tech) sector continued its strong momentum in 2025, powered by rapid advances in artificial intelligence (AI) and a boom in data centre investments, amid intensifying strategic competition between the United States and China.
