ASEAN Eyes Long-Term Energy Security Solutions, DEFA Signing

From Niam Seet Wei

CEBU (Philippines), May 6 (Bernama) -- ASEAN is looking at medium- and long-term solutions to strengthen the region’s energy security and resilience amid global uncertainties, said the Philippine Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Undersecretary Allan Gepty.

Ringgit Ends Mostly Firmer Against Major, Regional Currencies Ahead Of MPC Meeting

KUALA LUMPUR, May 5 (Bernama) -- The ringgit ended firmly against most major currencies and regional peers ahead of Bank Negara Malaysia’s (BNM) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting as its decision is expected to play a critical role in setting the market tone going forward.

Gauth Rolls Out Live Tutor AI Feature In Three Southeast Asian Markets

KUALA LUMPUR, May 5 (Bernama) -- Gauth, a leader in artificial intelligence (AI)-powered study assistance, has announced the regional rollout of its Live Tutor feature, with Vietnam, Indonesia and the Philippines among the first markets to debut the service.

Malaysia, Philippines Commit To Sustained Engagement On Energy Security -- Akmal Nasrullah

KUALA LUMPUR, April 22 (Bernama) -- Malaysia and the Philippines have agreed on the importance of continuous communication for both countries in addressing energy security issues. 

Malaysia Targets 32 Per Cent Installed Renewable Energy Capacity This Year -- Fadillah

KUALA LUMPUR, April 21 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is committed to reaching 32 per cent installed renewable energy (RE) capacity this year, Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof said.

Xsolla Partners Benilde To Expand Global Access For Philippine Game Developers

KUALA LUMPUR, April 21 (Bernama) -- Xsolla, a global video game commerce company, has partnered with De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde (DLS-CSB) in the Philippines to give students access to its global publishing infrastructure following the signing of a memorandum of understanding in Manila.

Ringgit Opens Higher Against US Dollar Ahead Of US-Iran Ceasefire Expiry

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, April 21 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar on Tuesday as market participants are likely to focus on negotiations between the United States and Iran, with the two-week ceasefire, which commenced on April 7, set to expire on Wednesday.

HKTDC To Host Seven Mega Events Boosting Hong Kong’s Creative Industries

KUALA LUMPUR, April 20 (Bernama) -- The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) will host seven mega events to connect Hong Kong's creative industries with the Chinese Mainland and global markets, reinforcing the city’s role as a regional creative hub.

Foreign Investors Record RM17.35 Bln Inflow Across Eight Asian Markets Last Week

KUALA LUMPUR, April 20 (Bernama) -- Foreign investors were net buyers for the second consecutive week across eight Asian markets, with net foreign inflows totalling US$4.39 billion (RM17.35 billion), according to MBSB Investment Bank Bhd (MBSB IB).

Ringgit Opens Almost Flat Against Greenback As Investors Seek Safe-haven Assets

KUALA LUMPUR, April 20 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened almost flat against the US dollar on Monday as investors sought shelter in safe-haven assets, with the greenback seen as one of the ways to preserve capital.

ADB’s Proposed US$30 Billion Facility Among Key Outcomes Of 13th AFMGM

PUTRAJAYA, April 11 (Bernama) -- The 13th ASEAN Finance Ministers’ and Central Bank Governors’ Meeting (AFMGM) welcomed a proposed US$30 billion (RM141 billion) facility by the Asian Development Bank (ADB) for 2026–2030 to support the implementation of the Finance Sectoral Plan and ASEAN Community Vision 2045.

Ringgit Ends Higher On Renewed Optimism On De-escalation Of US-Iran War

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, April 1 (Bernama) -- The ringgit extended earlier gains to end higher against the US dollar on Wednesday driven by renewed optimism among market traders following signs of possible de-escalation in the United States-Iran war.