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KUALA LUMPUR, June 3 (Bernama) -- Global credit rating agency, AM Best has upgraded the financial strength rating to B++ (Good) from B+ (Good) and the long-term issuer credit rating to “bbb” (Good) from “bbb-” (Good) of Thailand’s Asian Reinsurance Corporation (Asian Re).
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KUALA LUMPUR, May 29 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia Securities Bhd has issued a consultation paper seeking public feedback on the proposed amendments to the Main Market, ACE Market, and LEAP Market Listing Requirements (LR), including updates to the corporate rescue mechanism framework and exempted related party transactions.
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KUALA LUMPUR, May 28 (Bernama) -- The Small and Medium Enterprises Association of Malaysia (SAMENTA) has urged the government to maintain policy continuity and commit to bold, long-term economic reforms as the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP) draws closer to its finalisation.
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KUALA LUMPUR, May 27 (Bernama) -- The Malaysia Competition Commission (MyCC) has invited all interested stakeholders and the public to provide their feedback on the proposed block exemption application for vessel sharing agreements (VSAs), as outlined in its consultation document.
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By Karina Imran
KUALA LUMPUR, May 27 (Bernama) -- The ASEAN Economic Community (AEC) Strategic Plan 2026-2030 will drive deeper integration and create prosperity across the Southeast Asian economies, while strengthening the bloc’s resilience against external economic pressures, an economist said today.
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KUALA LUMPUR, May 25 (Bernama) -- The ASEAN Economic Community (AEC) Blueprint 2025’s implementation rate stands at a commendable 97 per cent, comprising 75 per cent completed measures and 22 per cent currently in progress, said Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Zafrul Abdul Aziz.
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From Kisho Kumari Sucedaram
BEIJING, May 22 (Bernama) -- China and ASEAN have officially concluded negotiations on Version 3.0 of the China-ASEAN Free Trade Area (CAFTA), according to the Ministry of Commerce in China.
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KUALA LUMPUR, May 20 (Bernama) – The ASEAN Economic Ministers’ (AEM) consultations with China, Australia, New Zealand (NZ) and Japan have separately reaffirmed commitment to a rules-based multilateral trading system, with the World Trade Organisation at its core.
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KUALA LUMPUR, May 15 (Bernama) -- ASEAN is seeking to expand membership in two key trade agreements – the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) and Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) – as part of efforts to strengthen regional economic integration.
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KUALA LUMPUR, May 14 (Bernama) -- The Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) today signed the International Organisation of Securities Commissions’ (IOSCO) Enhanced Multilateral Memorandum of Understanding concerning consultation and cooperation and the exchange of information (EMMoU), highlighting its commitment towards maintaining market integrity and safeguarding investor interests.
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KUALA LUMPUR, May 13 (Bernama) -- Elegant Hotel Collection, the pioneering luxury soft brand powered by HotelREZ, has taken a strategic step toward expanding its global footprint with the appointment of Anita Chan as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for Asia Pacific.
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KOTA BHARU, May 7 (Bernama) -- Ar-Rahnu Express, a shariah-compliant pawnshop brand under homegrown jeweller Habib Group, has launched its newest 10th branch at Mydin Tunjong here today.