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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.
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.
By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 10 (Bernama) -- The government should increase investment in artificial intelligence (AI)-driven technologies, skills development, and greater economic inclusivity in the upcoming Budget 2025, said Learning Edge, a talent development organisation.
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.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 9 (Bernama) -- Key Asic Bhd has signed a collaboration agreement with NSW Inc, one of Japan's largest system solution developers, to develop the Application-Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC) design business.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 9 (Bernama) -- The enhancement of the Human Resource Development Corporation’s (HRD Corp) Allowable Cost Matrix (ACM) will significantly boost the competitiveness and productivity of Malaysian industries, said the Federation of Malaysian Manufacturers (FMM).
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 9 (Bernama) -- Telecommunication and power manufacturer, Leader Energy Group Bhd has secured over US$100 million (US$1=RM4.28) investment from China-ASEAN Investment Cooperation Fund II (CAF II).
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 9 (Bernama) -- 3REN Bhd’s initial public offering (IPO) will enable the group to expand its operations, enhance its research and development capabilities, and strengthen its presence in key markets, said Malaysian Technology Development Corporation (MTDC).
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 9 (Bernama) -- CIMB Securities Sdn Bhd believes that raising the windfall profit levy (WPL) threshold to around RM4,500 per tonne would benefit the plantation sector, ahead of Budget 2025 which will be presented on Oct 18.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 9 (Bernama) -- The ringgit was one of the best-performing currencies globally in the third quarter of this year (3Q2024), strengthening 14.4 per cent against the US dollar and 11.4 per cent on a year-to-date basis, said Bank Negara Malaysia’s (BNM) Financial Markets Committee (FMC).
By Afifitri Muhammad
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 9 (Bernama) -- An increase in the Skill Development Fund Corporation (PTPK) and a rise in the number of government-supervised early childhood education centres are among the key expectations of the youth in the country for Budget 2025 to be tabled in Parliament this Oct 18.
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.
