By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid
KUALA LUMPUR, June 17 (Bernama) -- The Bank of Japan’s (BOJ) ongoing policy normalisation is likely to have a greater impact on Asian financial markets than the European Central Bank’s (ECB) higher-for-longer interest rate stance.
From Siti Radziah Hamzah
TASHKENT, June 16 (Bernama) -- Uzbekistan is strengthening its Islamic finance regulatory framework by engaging experts from Malaysia's INCEIF University in areas such as sukuk securities, Islamic finance licensing, Shariah governance, and a comprehensive regulatory ecosystem as part of the third stage of its industry development.
KUALA LUMPUR, June 16 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Industry-Government Group for High Technology (MIGHT), in collaboration with the United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO), has launched the GEF-8 Sustainable Cities Integrated Programme (SCIP) in Selangor.
By Siti Radziah Hamzah
TASHKENT, June 16 (Bernama) -- Developing deeper capital markets and expanding financing access for underserved segments remain among the key challenges facing emerging Southeast Asian economies, according to the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD).
By K. Naveen Prabu
KUALA LUMPUR, June 16 (Bernama) -- The ringgit closed lower against the US dollar on Tuesday as investors remained cautious following the Bank of Japan's (BOJ) decision to raise interest rates.
ISKANDAR PUTERI, June 16 (Bernama) -- The Iskandar Regional Development Authority (IRDA) has formalised a strategic partnership with Taoyuan City Government in Taiwan to promote industrial collaboration, strengthen talent development and enhance mutual economic competitiveness.
By Siti Noor Afera Abu
KUALA LUMPUR, June 16 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia’s key index extended its rebound for a second consecutive day, closing more than one per cent higher,yh as investor sentiment remained buoyant amid improving regional market conditions and sustained buying interest in heavyweight counters.
By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin
KUALA LUMPUR, June 16 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market closed higher on Tuesday, leading to Standard Malaysian Rubber 20 (SMR 20) reaching its highest level in the past nine years, said a dealer.
KUALA LUMPUR, June 16 (Bernama) -- Aeris, a global leader in wireless management platforms, security services and connected vehicle programmes, has announced the successful completion of its Internet of Things (IoT) connectivity management service agreement with KDDI Corporation.
KUALA LUMPUR, June 16 (Bernama) -- Technologie & Systemtechnik Aktiengesellschaft's (AT&S) decision to expand its operations in Kulim, Kedah, through a new investment of up to €2 billion (€1 = RM4.69) is expected to further strengthen Malaysia's semiconductor ecosystem and create high-skilled employment opportunities for Malaysians, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said.
GEORGE TOWN, June 16 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s total trade expanded to RM3.1 trillion in 2025, comprising RM1.6 trillion in exports and RM1.5 trillion in imports, with Penang continuing to lead the nation’s export performance, according to the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM).
KUALA LUMPUR, June 16 (Bernama) -- ASEAN+3’s fiscal position remained broadly resilient in the first quarter (1Q) of 2026, despite emerging expenditure pressures and tighter financing conditions following the escalation of the West Asia conflict, according to the ASEAN+3 Macroeconomic Research Office (AMRO) ASEAN+3 Quarterly Fiscal Bulletin.
