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KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 14 (Bernama) -- Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) play a crucial role in driving economic growth within the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) region, particularly when it comes to fostering inclusive development, said Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 11 (Bernama) -- The trend of declining fiscal deficit reflects the government's commitment to reducing the debt-to-gross domestic product (GDP) ratio, ensuring it stays below 60 per cent in the medium term, as stipulated by the Public Finance and Fiscal Responsibility Act 2023 (Act 850).
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By Muhamad Amir Aiman Azlan
SHAH ALAM, Nov 11 (Bernama) -- The Selangor Information Technology and Digital Economy Corporation (SIDEC) and PayMate have joined forces to empower almost 70,000 of Selangor’s small and medium enterprises (SMEs) business owners by providing extra payment options.
1y ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 8 (Bernama) -- The second day of the Biban24 forum saw 20 agreements worth more than 1.35 billion Saudi riyals signed. (100 Saudi riyals = RM116.88)
1y ago
By Siti Noor Afera Abu
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 8 (Bernama) -- Taobao Malaysia is introducing a myriad of new service enhancements, making it easier than ever for Malaysians to shop across borders seamlessly.
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SINGAPORE, Nov 6 (Bernama) -- The digital payment ecosystem in Southeast Asia is advancing rapidly, incorporating game-changing innovative approaches and creating unprecedented opportunities for both consumers and merchants, said international digital services company Ant International.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 5 (Bernama) -- Wise announced its global payments infrastructure for banks, Wise Platform, has partnered with Standard Chartered to power faster and cheaper international payments for the bank’s cross-border payment service, SC Remit.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 5 (Bernama) -- Funding Societies, Southeast Asia’s largest digital finance platform for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), has secured a third credit facility with HSBC under its ASEAN Growth Fund, raising its total credit facilities from HSBC to over US$100 million (RM436 million).
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KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 5 (Bernama) -- Global technology company, Wise, has been granted direct access to InstaPay, the Philippines’ real-time payment system, and can also directly settle with the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas’ (BSP) real-time gross payment system, PhilPaSS Plus.
1y ago
ISTANBUL, Nov 4 (Bernama) — Malaysia believes that coordinated efforts and shared learning among the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) member states are essential to drive the next wave of digital transformation, said Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil.
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From Kisho Kumari Sucedaram
ISTANBUL, Nov 4 (Bernama) -- The Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) member states must prioritise the sharing of best practices and foster robust collaboration among Islamic nations to develop modern, efficient and inclusive financial ecosystems, effectively phasing out outdated traditional methods.
1y ago
From Kisho Kumari Sucedaram
ISTANBUL, Nov 3 (Bernama) -- Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil has arrived for a three-day working visit to Turkiye and to attend the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation’s (OIC) 40th session of the Standing Committee for Economic and Commercial Cooperation (COMCEC).