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KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 20 (Bernama) -- The continuous strengthening of the ASEAN economy in the last decade showcased the true resilience of the region, coupled with promising economic prospects owing to its strategic location, diverse economies, and commitment to regional integration.
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 24 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Entrepreneur and Cooperatives Development (KUSKOP) has successfully assisted 612,692 entrepreneurs with financing worth RM6.45 billion from January to September 2024.
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 14 (Bernama) -- AEON Credit Service (M) Bhd has made its seventh issuance of senior sukuk under its RM5 billion sukuk wakalah programme.
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 7 (Bernama) -- Services sector revenue in Malaysia grew by 5.9 per cent year-on-year (y-o-y) in the third quarter of 2024 (3Q 2024), reaching RM618.5 billion, according to the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM).
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 5 (Bernama) -- Funding Societies, Southeast Asia’s largest digital finance platform for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), has secured a third credit facility with HSBC under its ASEAN Growth Fund, raising its total credit facilities from HSBC to over US$100 million (RM436 million).
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 22 (Bernama) -- Export-Import Bank of Malaysia Bhd (EXIM Bank) is set to reinforce its role within the New Industrial Master Plan (NIMP 2030) ecosystem by providing financing to deserving Malaysian companies, including micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs).
By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 17 (Bernama) -- The MADANI Micro Financing Scheme by Bank Simpanan Nasional (BSN), introduced under Budget 2024, serves as a vital ‘lifeline’ for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) looking to strengthen working capital amidst economic uncertainties and natural disasters.
GEORGE TOWN, Oct 15 (Bernama) -- One year after development work started, the Silicon Island project here has progressed as scheduled, with the interests of the people of Penang especially fishermen taken care of.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 11 (Bernama) -- Thredd, a next-generation payments processor, reported positive third quarter (Q3) results with 2024 on track to outperform all prior years, powered by a 20 per cent increase in transactions, key global client wins, programme expansions and growth in distinct payment segments and markets.
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.
