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VIGS Report Reveals Gap Between Digital Readiness, Scaling Capacity

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 15 (Bernama) -- The Vienna Institute for Global Studies (VIGS), an independent interdisciplinary research institute, has released its 2026 Global Digital Entrepreneurship Ecosystem (DEE) Index Report, highlighting a widening gap between digital readiness and the capacity to scale entrepreneurial ventures worldwide.

Maybank IB Projects FBM KLCI To Reach 1,730 By End-2026

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 15 (Bernama) -- Maybank Investment Bank Bhd (Maybank IB) projects the FBM KLCI to reach 1,730 by end-2026 under its base-case scenario, while its bull-case scenario sees the benchmark index rising to 1,850.

Amir Hamzah: 2026 Marks Implementation Of Govt Reforms, Development Agenda

PETALING JAYA, Jan 15 (Bernama) -- The year 2026 marks the implementation of the government’s reform and development agenda, with its effects already being felt by households, businesses, and the economy, said Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan.

Report Finds 90 Pct PR Teams Using AI, But Integration Remains Low

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 15 (Bernama) -- Meltwater, in partnership with We. Communications has released its first annual State of PR Report, revealing that 90 per cent of public relations (PR) teams worldwide have already integrated generative artificial intelligence (AI) into their workflows, yet only 13 per cent report high integration.

Dmitry Shubov: Data Analytics Key For Southeast Asian Firms Entering US Market

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 15 (Bernama) -- As Southeast Asian (SEA) businesses increasingly target expansion into the United States (US) market in 2026, data-driven decision-making is emerging as a critical enabler of successful market entry.

SME Bank Expects BNM To Hold OPR At 2.75 Pct in 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 15 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) is expected to keep the overnight policy rate (OPR) at 2.75 per cent throughout 2026, while gross domestic product (GDP) is projected to grow by 4.3 per cent, said Small and Medium Enterprise Development Bank Malaysia Bhd (SME Bank). 

Hungary Develops Harmonic Development Index To Measure Wellbeing Beyond GDP

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 15 (Bernama) -- Hungary has developed the Harmonic Development Index (H2DI) as a new global framework to measure sustainable development and societal wellbeing beyond gross domestic product (GDP).

New Alliances, Trade Deals Help Malaysia Reduce Global Risks In 2026 -WEF

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 14 (Bernama) -- The flip side of concerning global risks has led countries like Malaysia to form new alliances and pursue regional multilateral or bilateral trade agreements to cushion the impact, especially after the United States tariff implementation, said World Economic Forum (WEF) managing director Saadia Zahidi.

EPPSB, AMS Collaborating On Solar PV Project

ISKANDAR PUTERI, Jan 14 (Bernama) -- Eastern Pacific Industrial Corporation Bhd (EPIC), through its subsidiary, Eastern Pacific Properties Sdn Bhd (EPPSB), is collaborating with Advantage Marine Services Sdn Bhd (AMS) to implement a solar energy project in Gelang Patah.

MPOB To Introduce Used Cooking Oil Reference Price In 1Q 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 13 (Bernama) -- The Malaysia Palm Oil Board (MPOB) will introduce an official used cooking oil (UCO) reference price in the first quarter of 2026, said Plantation and Commodities Minister Datuk Seri Dr Noraini Ahmad.

Malaysia's Property Sector To Shift To Fundamental-Driven Growth - Knight Frank

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 13 (Bernama) -- Headline activity in Malaysia's property market no longer provides a complete picture of underlying market dynamics, as outcomes are now driven by infrastructure readiness, capital discipline and alignment with long-term demand fundamentals.

Affin Hwang IB, CBOE In Partnership To Introduce VIX® Futures In Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 12 (Bernama) — Affin Hwang Investment Bank Bhd has partnered with Cboe Global Markets Inc to introduce VIX® Futures to local investors.