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KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 18 (Bernama) -- MarketAxess Holdings Inc announced it has surpassed US$1 trillion in traded volume this year in emerging markets (EM) debt, underscoring sustained growth in electronic fixed-income trading. (US$1=RM4.07)
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 15 (Bernama) — The Malaysian Rubber Council (MRC) will offer 20 incentive packages next year, including grants of up to RM30,000 per participation in trade exhibitions, to explore emerging markets such as the Middle East and Eastern Europe to reduce dependence on conventional markets.
By Siti Noor Afera Abu
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 26 (Bernama) -- Bhutan is considering pursuing a free trade agreement (FTA) with Malaysia as it sees strong potential to expand exports by 2027 or 2028.
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 26 (Bernama) -- AM Best’s benchmarking analysis of its rated Asia-Pacific (APAC) insurance companies shows that while mature markets continue to anchor rating strength and capital adequacy, emerging markets have maintained growth and profitability despite greater volatility, reinforcing the region’s overall structural resilience.
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 17 (Bernama) -- Moody’s Ratings expects emerging market (EM) macroeconomic and credit conditions to remain resilient in 2026, mirroring this year’s performance.
By Siti Radziah Hamzah
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 17 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia’s benchmark index ended slightly higher on Monday amid choppy trading throughout the day, lifted by mild buying interest in selected heavyweights.
By Abdul Hamid A Rahman
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 10 (Bernama) -- The ringgit extended its uptrend to close higher against the US dollar today, lifted by improved risk appetite and growing optimism over a possible resolution to the United States’ (US) government shutdown.
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 7 (Bernama) -- The Export-Import Bank of Malaysia (EXIM Bank) has exchanged two memoranda of understanding (MoUs) with PT Resources Holdings Bhd (PTRB) and China Export & Credit Insurance Corporation (SINOSURE) during the Malaysia International Halal Showcase (MIHAS) Shanghai 2025.
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 6 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia, together with regulatory authorities, is working closely to enhance market efficiency, vibrancy, and accessibility for investors — including foreign investors — to reduce the risk of sell-offs and foreign fund outflows from the equity market.
By Harizah Hanim Mohamed
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 6 (Bernama) -- The ringgit is seen moving towards the 4.00 to 4.15 level against the greenback by end-2025, after registering a six per cent gain against the US dollar year-to-date, making it the top-performing Asian currency and affirming its steady trajectory.
By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 28 (Bernama) -- The ringgit closed higher against the US dollar on Tuesday, lifted by positive market sentiment as Malaysia concluded the ASEAN Summit on a strong note amid optimism over recent trade collaborations with the United States.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 22 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) is expected to complete its proof-of-concept for a domestic wholesale central bank digital currency (CBDC) by the end of this year.
