18d ago
By Anas Abu Hassan
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 10 (Bernama) -- The ringgit retreated to close lower against the US dollar today as traders awaited key United States (US) inflation data that may influence the pace of Federal Reserve (Fed) interest rate cuts.
18d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 10 (Bernama) -- Malaysia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have successfully concluded the negotiations for a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), set to eliminate or reduce tariffs, lower trade barriers, foster private-sector collaboration, and create new investment opportunities.
18d ago
By Sharifah Hunaini Syed Ismail & Rosmalis Anuar
VIENTIANE, Oct 10 (Bernama) -- The ASEAN Business Advisory Council (ASEAN-BAC) has outlined several key initiatives that will be highlighted during Malaysia's chairmanship next year, including an initial public offering (IPO) framework for the 10-member bloc.
18d ago
SINGAPORE, Oct 10 (Bernama) -- ASEAN+3 economies should, in the near term, remain vigilant against the risks associated with a resurgence in inflation, escalating geopolitical tensions, and a global growth slowdown, which could challenge the resilience of the region's financial system.
18d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 10 (Bernama) -- Malaysia has become increasingly attractive to foreign investors due to several factors, such as the country’s political stability and track record in exercising fiscal responsibility, said UBS Global Research.
18d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 10 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened lower against the US dollar as the minutes of the US Federal Reserve (Fed) meeting showed Fed officials were divided on whether to cut interest rates by half a point in September, implying smaller cuts going forward, said an analyst.
18d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 10 (Bernama)-- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the recent positive economic developments in Malaysia were the result of better governance, together with clear policy formulation, especially in the industrial, digital transformation, energy and semiconductors sectors.
19d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 9 (Bernama) — Malaysia is on track to capture a significant portion of the global digital market as the country’s digital economy is expected to contribute 25.5 per cent to the gross domestic product (GDP) by the end of 2025, said Digital Minister Gobind Singh Deo.
19d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 9 (Bernama) -- The ringgit closed marginally higher against the US dollar on Wednesday, ahead of the release of the minutes of the US Federal Reserve’s (Fed) September meeting later tonight, which will offer more clarity on its interest rate-cutting trajectory.
19d ago
From Sharifah Hunaini Syed Ismail
VIENTIANE, Oct 9 (Bernama) -- Malaysia has outlined three strategies for ASEAN when it takes over the grouping’s chairmanship in 2025, including bolstering regional value chains and regulatory cooperation.
19d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 9 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened slightly higher against the US dollar as investors shifted their attention to the extent and timing of anticipated US interest rate cuts, confident that monetary easing will persist, said an economist.
20d ago
From Sharifah Hunaini Syed Ismail
VIENTIANE, Oct 8 (Bernama) -- ASEAN micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) should benefit from the US$2 trillion expected economic value generated from the Digital Economy Framework Agreement (DEFA) by 2030.