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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among Islamic nations to develop modern, efficient and inclusive financial ecosystems, effectively phasing out outdated traditional methods.
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 4 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s assumption of the ASEAN chairmanship next year will be a catalyst for the country’s adoption of advanced technologies, especially in digitalisation, and make it more appealing to foreign investors.
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 1 (Bernama) -- Growth for countries in ASEAN is forecast to be at a robust 4.6 per cent this year and 4.7 per cent in 2025, largely supported by strong domestic demand and exports, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) said on Friday.
By Kisho Kumari Sucedaram & Mikhail Raj Abdullah
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 31 (Bernama) – Top Swedish firms that have been investing in Malaysia’s industrial development since the nation achieved its independence are lending their expertise in the country’s green economy transition by focusing on the sustainability agenda.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 30 (Bernama) -- Potential US tariffs of up to 60 per cent on Chinese exports could have a mixed impact on ASEAN economies, creating medium-term growth opportunities for the ASEAN-6 region, which includes Malaysia, said OCBC Global Markets Research.
By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 30 (Bernama) – Malaysia’s direct selling industry stands to gain significantly from the country’s interest in joining the BRICS economic bloc, says the Malaysia Direct Distribution Association (MDDA).
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 29 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is looking forward to the "upgrading" and conclusion of some of the existing free trade agreements (FTAs) with certain countries such as China, India and ASEAN member economies.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 29 (Bernama) -- International real estate technology group Juwai IQI said that Chinese capital is moving away from the Group of Seven (G7) economies and coming back to Asia, especially Southeast Asia, where Malaysia and its neighbours are some of the biggest beneficiaries of the Chinese pivot to Asia.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 28 (Bernama) -- The Asian Productivity Organization (APO) convened its 65th Workshop Meeting (WSM) of Heads of National Productivity Organizations (NPOs) in Nadi, Fiji from Oct 23 to 25.
KUALA KANGSAR, Oct 27 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s application to become a BRICS partner has received strong and solid support from all BRICS members including Russia, China and India during a meeting of the eight founding members of the bloc.
By Abdul Hamid A. Rahman
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 27 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s recognition as one of the 13 nations officially added to BRICS presents significant economic opportunities, opening doors to trade, investment, and cooperation with the world’s largest emerging markets, including Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 26 (Bernama) -- Malaysia, as a small and open economy, needs to ensure that it is well-prepared and has the necessary buffers to face the changing global economic environment, said Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) governor Datuk Seri Abdul Rasheed Ghaffour.
