Bernama Journalist Selected For 2025 KRP Wolfson Press Fellowship

KUALA LUMPUR, March 20 (Bernama) -- Malaysian National News Agency (Bernama) economic news service assistant editor Niam Seet Wei has been selected as a participant of Khazanah Nasional Bhd's Khazanah Residency Programme (KRP) Wolfson Press Fellowship 2025.

INSKEN Aims To Train 17,552 Entrepreneurs Through 13 Programmes This Year - Ramanan

KUALA LUMPUR, March 20 (Bernama) -- Institut Keusahawanan Negara Berhad (INSKEN) aims to train and mentor 17,552 entrepreneurs through 13 programmes this year to enhance their competitiveness.

Bursa Malaysia Ends Lower On Lack Of Buying Catalysts

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, March 19 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia’s benchmark index ended the day broadly lower, driven primarily by selling in construction and banking sectors, while healthcare stocks saw some buying interest, an analyst said.

CPO Prices Seen Trading At RM4,400 To RM4,600 A Tonne In March - MPOC

KUALA LUMPUR, March 17 (Bernama) -- The crude palm oil (CPO) prices are projected to fluctuate between RM4,400 and RM4,600 per tonne in March 2025, influenced by increased competition from abundant and competitively priced soybean oil in the global market.

Bursa Malaysia Likely To Trade Within Narrow Range Next Week

By Siti Noor Afera Abu

KUALA LUMPUR, March 15 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia is expected to trade within a narrow range next week as market participants adopt a cautious stance without resorting to immediate knee-jerk reactions, which should help limit short-term volatility.

YeaH1 Group Reality Show Revolutionises Vietnam's Entertainment Industry

KUALA LUMPUR, March 14 (Bernama) -- In alignment with the Vietnamese government's directive to boost the cultural and creative industries, YeaH1 Group's reality music show, titled "Anh Trai Vuot Ngan Chong Gai", has emerged as a transformative force in the country’s entertainment sector.

Ringgit Opens Flat Against US Dollar As Caution Prevails

KUALA LUMPUR, March 14 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened nearly flat against the US dollar as cautious sentiment over the economic outlook prompted some investors to turn to safe-haven assets.  

Ringgit Closes Lower Against Greenback Ahead Of US PPI Data Release

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, March 13 (Bernama) -- The ringgit closed lower against the US dollar ahead of the release of the United States (US) Producer Price Index (PPI) data amid trade war concerns, said an analyst.

AKPK Benefits 1.4 Million Individuals As At December 2024 -- MOF

KUALA LUMPUR, March 12 (Bernama) -- The Credit Counselling and Management Agency (AKPK) has benefited nearly 1.4 million individuals through free financial advisory services, as well as assisting approximately 495,000 borrowers through the Debt Management Programme (DMP) as at December 2024.

Awantec Empowers Professionals With Ai-driven Skills Through Gemini AI Training Programme

KUALA LUMPUR, March 12 (Bernama) -- AwanBiru Technology Bhd (Awantec), through its subsidiary Awantec Systems Sdn Bhd, has launched the Gemini AI Training Programme to equip professionals and businesses with artificial intelligence (AI)-driven productivity skills to enhance workplace efficiency.

Swedish SMEs Expand Into Southeast Asia In Business Sweden's ‘Triple-Country’ Mission

KUALA LUMPUR, March 11 (Bernama) -- Swedish small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are setting their sights on Southeast Asia as a key growth market, with a delegation of 24 companies embarking on a study tour to Thailand, Vietnam and Malaysia from March 10 to 14, led by Business Sweden.

Ringgit Ends Slightly Higher Against Greenback Amid Cautious Sentiment

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, March 11 (Bernama) -- The ringgit ended slightly higher against the US dollar on Tuesday, as investors remained cautious ahead of the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting scheduled for March 19, according to an analyst.