KBRA Expands Global Presence With New Tokyo Office

KUALA LUMPUR, June 16 (Bernama) -- Kroll Bond Rating Agency LLC (KBRA) has announced the opening of its new office in Tokyo, Japan, marking its first establishment in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region as part of its international expansion strategy.

Taiwan’s Non-life Premiums Rise On Improved Underwriting Practices - AM Best

KUALA LUMPUR, June 16 (Bernama) -- Global credit rating agency, AM Best in its new report, has unveiled that Taiwan’s domestic non-life insurance premium continued to increase in 2024, growing 10.5 per cent to reach TWD 278.5 billion (US$9.2 billion). (US$1=RM4.23)

BSN Micro MADANI Carnival An Initiative To Boost Malaysian Micro Entrepreneurs

KUALA LUMPUR, June 16 (Bernama) — The launch of Bank Simpanan Nasional's (BSN) Micro MADANI Carnival at Pasar Payang, Kuala Terengganu is an inclusive, community-focused initiative to empower micro-entrepreneurs and to support local economic growth.

AirAsia Offers 50 Pct Discount For Media To Travel, Promote Integration Within ASEAN

KUALA LUMPUR, June 14 (Bernama) -- AirAsia, a strong proponent of ASEAN integration, is offering a 50 per cent discount to 12,000 accredited media personnel to travel to 57 destinations across the bloc’s 10 member states.

Malaysia Wholesale, Retail Trade Sales Reached RM151.7 Bln In April 2025 -- DOSM

KUALA LUMPUR, June 13 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s April 2025 wholesale and retail trade registered total sales of RM151.7 billion, reflecting a 4.7 per cent growth year-on-year (y-o-y), according to the Statistics Department Malaysia (DOSM).

EXIM Bank Strengthens Central Asian Ties, Benefits Malaysian Businesses And Regional Partners

KUALA LUMPUR, June 13 (Bernama) -- The Export-Import Bank of Malaysia Bhd (EXIM Bank) will focus on strengthening Central Asian ties through strategic engagements to benefit Malaysian businesses and regional partners. 

Ringgit Opens Higher Against Greenback As US-China Trade Talks Resume

KUALA LUMPUR, June 11 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar on Wednesday, as the market resumed its observation on further trade negotiations between the United States (US) and China in London, an analyst said.

CGC Digital, B2B Finpal Launch Short-term Financing For MSMEs

KUALA LUMPUR, June 9 (Bernama) -- Credit Guarantee Corporation Malaysia Bhd’s (CGC) financial technology subsidiary, CGC Digital, has partnered with peer-to-peer (P2P) financing platform B2B Finpal to launch a short-term financing scheme aimed at improving capital access for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs).

HLIB Expects Banking Sector's Earnings To Grow At 3.4 Pct CAGR In 2024-2026

KUALA LUMPUR, June 9 (Bernama) -- Hong Leong Investment Bank Bhd (HLIB) forecasts the banking sector’s earnings to grow at a two-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3.4 per cent over the financial year of 2024-2026. 

MIDF Research: Oil Prices Under Pressure As Supply Outpaces Demand

KUALA LUMPUR, June 6 (Bernama) -- Crude oil prices are expected to remain under pressure and could fall below US$65 per barrel (pb) due to persistent oversupply and weaker demand projections, according to MIDF Amanah Investment Bank Bhd (MIDF Research).

CIIM Marks 20 Years, Eyes Growth In Digital And Green Sectors

By V.Sankara

KUALA LUMPUR, June 6 (Bernama) -- The Consortium of Indian Industries in Malaysia (CIIM) marked its 20th anniversary with a renewed commitment to deepen industrial ties between India and Malaysia, focusing on digital technology, clean energy, smart manufacturing and biotechnology.

MoneyHero, RCBC Partner To Expand Credit Card Access In The Philippines 

KUALA LUMPUR, June 5 (Bernama) -- MoneyHero Limited, a personal finance aggregation and comparison platform, has entered into a strategic partnership with Rizal Commercial Banking Corporation (RCBC) to integrate RCBC’s range of credit card products into its digital platform in the Philippines.