1y 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.
1y ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 9 (Bernama) -- Opengear, a Digi International company, has introduced two new advanced offerings that will simplify initial setup with zero-touch provisioning and ensure access to information technology (IT) infrastructure.
1y ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 9 (Bernama) -- The rise of financial technology (fintech) and artificial intelligence (AI) in today’s rapidly changing world presents both opportunities and challenges such as the use of AI in credit scoring that has raised concerns about algorithm bias and the possibility of unfair lending practices.
1y ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 9 (Bernama) -- Crest Group Bhd, a debutant on the ACE Market, is urging the government to prioritise talent development and attract foreign investments to bolster the growth of the semiconductor sector in the upcoming Budget 2025.
1y ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 9 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Palm Oil Board (MPOB) hopes the government will assist planters in accelerating replanting activities to rejuvenate unproductive and ageing oil palm trees in Budget 2025, thus enhancing the sector’s productivity.
1y 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.
1y ago
By Nurul Jannah Kamaruddin
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 8 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is poised to exceed its national growth target in 2024 on the back of sound fiscal policies and an ongoing commitment to reforms under the MADANI economic framework, said Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan.
1y ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 8 (Bernama) -- ASEAN governments need to ensure that the interconnection of their power grids becomes a reality as there will be no energy transition without the interconnectivity in this region, said Sarawak Energy Bhd group chief executive officer Datuk Sharbini Suhaili.
1y ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 8 (Bernama) -- Singapore is once again the world’s most financially inclusive market for the third year in a row, among 41 markets analysed, as measured by Principal Financial Group's third edition of the Global Financial Inclusion Index.
1y ago
By Harizah Hanim Mohamed
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 8 (Bernama) -- Indian refiners' decision to cancel approximately 100,000 metric tonnes of palm oil purchases in response to its government’s recent import tax hike is considered a temporary measure, said Malaysia’s Plantation and Commodities Minister Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani today.
1y ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 8 (Bernama) -- Curia, a contract research, development and manufacturing organisation, has unveiled its refreshed brand highlighting key capabilities and a personalised approach across small molecules, generic active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and biologics.
1y ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 8 (Bernama) -- Malaysia recorded a demand for 42,835 digital jobs in the first quarter of 2024, highlighting the increasing importance of digital roles in industries such as banking and manufacturing.