Investor Confidence In Thai Stock Market Strong Amid Stimulus, Rate Cut - FETCO

BANGKOK, Nov 5 (Bernama) -- Investor confidence in Thailand’s stock market remained strong in October, supported by the government's economic stimulus package and the Bank of Thailand's recent policy rate cut, according to the Federation of Thai Capital Market Organizations (FETCO).

Islamic Finance set to revitalise the economy with three core principles - BNM

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 5 (Bernama) -- Islamic finance holds substantial potential to revitalise the economy through three core principles—Maqasid Shariah, innovation, and global integration, said Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM).

Bursa Malaysia Opens Lower

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 5 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened lower on Tuesday, tracking Wall Street’s overnight decline as investors remained cautious ahead of the United States presidential election today.

Coordinated Efforts, Shared Learning Among OIC States Essential For Digital Transformation - Fahmi

ISTANBUL, Nov 4 (Bernama) — Malaysia believes that coordinated efforts and shared learning among the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) member states are essential to drive the next wave of digital transformation, said Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil.

ABM Welcomes GX Bank, Boost Bank As New Members

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 4 (Bernama) -- The Association of Banks in Malaysia (ABM) has announced the addition of GX Bank Bhd and Boost Bank Bhd as new members, marking a pivotal moment in Malaysia’s banking industry.

Bursa Malaysia Ends Higher Lifted By Plantation, Construction Stocks

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 4 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia closed at its intraday high on Monday, driven by bargain hunting in heavyweights with a focus on plantation and construction stocks.

Pakistan Sees Maiden Islamic Nano Financing Product By Walee Financial Services 

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 4 (Bernama) -- Walee Financial Services Pvt Ltd has introduced Pakistan’s first Islamic nano-financing product, offering interest-free (riba-free) nano-finance through a unique commodity-based trade structure under its fintech brand Hakeem.

Bursa Malaysia Rises 0.47 Pct At Midday On Regional Optimism

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 4 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia's main index closed the morning session higher, mirroring positive sentiment across regional markets.

Kenanga Investment Bank Expects Rise In Demand For Cloud Services Due To Data Centre Investments

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 4 (Bernama) -- Kenanga Investment Bank Bhd anticipates a rise in demand for cloud services, including graphics processing units-as-a-service pioneered by Maxis Bhd locally, as global cloud service providers continue to invest heavily in data centres, cloud, and artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure in Malaysia.

Bursa Malaysia Rises As Wall St Gains Boost Sentiment

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 4 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened higher on the week's first trading day, buoyed by Wall Street's overnight gains ahead of tomorrow's United States (US) presidential election.

PM Anwar To Visit CIIE 2024, Officiate Malaysia Pavilion – MATRADE

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 4 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim is expected to visit the seventh China International Import Expo (CIIE) and officiate the Malaysia Pavilion, according to the Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE).

IMF Sees Robust 4.6 Pct growth For ASEAN In 2024, Revises Upward Malaysia's GDP Growth Forecast

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.