Bank Shares Mixed In Early Trade Following BNM OPR Cut

KUALA LUMPUR, July 10 (Bernama) -- Bank shares were mixed in early trade today as Bank Negara Malaysia’s (BNM) interest rate cut exerted immediate pressure on banks’ net interest margins (NIM).

microLEAP Disburses RM350 Mln In SME Financing In 1h 2025, Mulls Expansion Into Indonesia, Philippines

KUALA LUMPUR, July 8 (Bernama) -- Shariah-compliant peer-to-peer (P2P) financing platform microLEAP is drawing attention, having not only disbursed a commendable RM350 million in funding to small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the first half of this year, but has also maintained the lowest default rate among all P2P operators in Malaysia at a mere 0.42 per cent.

Ringgit Ends Higher On Improved Sentiment Towards Emerging Market Currencies

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, July 1 (Bernama) -- The ringgit closed higher against the US dollar today, supported by improved sentiment towards emerging market currencies amid a weaker greenback.

MITI Supports Young Entrepreneurs Through DEFA, ASEAN SME Academy

KUALA LUMPUR, June 28 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) is actively creating more space for young entrepreneurs to thrive, in line with Malaysia’s role as ASEAN chair, said Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.

Malaysia Commits To ASEAN Integration To Bring About Resilient Regional Economy - PM Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, June 19 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is working actively towards upgrading existing trade agreements with ASEAN member states and dialogue partners, reinforcing its commitment to a more integrated and resilient regional economy, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

AEM Meeting In July To Fast-track ASEAN DEFA

KUALA LUMPUR, June 12 (Bernama) – Malaysia will convene a special ASEAN Economic Ministerial (AEM) meeting in Bangkok at the end of July to accelerate progress on the Digital Economy Framework Agreement (DEFA).

Malaysia Brings ASEAN Voice To OECD Meeting In Paris

KUALA LUMPUR, June 5 (Bernama) -- ASEAN, which is chaired by Malaysia this year, has expressed full support for all efforts to strengthen open markets and uphold a rules-based multilateral trading system as the foundation for sustainable and inclusive global growth.

Malaysia Gears Up To Host ASEAN AI Summit, SE Asia’s Inaugural Smart City Expo

KUALA LUMPUR, June 4 (Bernama) -- Malaysia will host Smart City Expo Kuala Lumpur 2025 (SCEKL2025),  Southeast Asia’s first edition of the globally renowned Smart City Expo World Congress, and the ASEAN Summit on Artificial Intelligence (AI), showcasing its leadership in smart city development and addressing the impact of AI on urban futures.

Snowflake Can Play An Important Part In ASEAN's DEFA

From Nor Baizura Basri

SAN FRANCISCO, June 4 (Bernama) -- US-based cloud company Snowflake said it could play an important part in the ASEAN Digital Economy Framework Agreement (DEFA) as the bloc’s member countries aim to conclude the negotiations by the end of this year.

Supply Chain Challenges Demand Resilience And Agility From Businesses - Tengku Zafrul

KLANG, May 29 (Bernama) -- Businesses are encouraged to integrate resilience, agility and adaptability into their strategies to navigate global supply chain disruptions, as geopolitical tensions have become increasingly common in today’s globalised economy. 

ASEAN Green Initiatives Can Generate Additional US$300 Bln By 2030 - Tengku Zafrul

KUALA LUMPUR, May 29 (Bernama) -- ASEAN could generate an additional US$300 billion annually in green revenues and unlock up to US$1.5 trillion in new value by 2030 with advancing green investments and cross-border collaboration in regional power grids, carbon markets, and clean energy incentives  (US$1=RM4.23).

AEC Strategic Plan To Enhance Region’s Digital Economy, Projected To Reach US$1 Trillion By 2030 - Economist

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, May 28 (Bernama) -- The impact of enhancing the digital economy via the ASEAN Economic Community (AEC) Strategic Plan 2026-2030 will be immense because the region’s digital economy is projected to reach US$1 trillion by 2030, an economist said.