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From Kisho Kumari Sucedaram
ISTANBUL, Nov 4 (Bernama) -- The Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) member states must prioritise the sharing of best practices and foster robust collaboration among Islamic nations to develop modern, efficient and inclusive financial ecosystems, effectively phasing out outdated traditional methods.
From Kisho Kumari Sucedaram
ISTANBUL, Nov 3 (Bernama) -- Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil has arrived for a three-day working visit to Turkiye and to attend the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation’s (OIC) 40th session of the Standing Committee for Economic and Commercial Cooperation (COMCEC).
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 1 (Bernama) -- Economic ties between Sweden and Malaysia have flourished over the years, with Swedish foreign direct investment (FDI) in Malaysia soaring to US$1.43 billion (US$1=RM4.37) to date from US$113 million in 2014.
By Kisho Kumari Sucedaram & Mikhail Raj Abdullah
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 31 (Bernama) – Top Swedish firms that have been investing in Malaysia’s industrial development since the nation achieved its independence are lending their expertise in the country’s green economy transition by focusing on the sustainability agenda.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 27 (Bernama) -- Over the last decade, the economic relationship between the United States (US) and Malaysia has grown remarkably, resulting in the creation of more than 312,000 jobs, with the US being the leading source of foreign direct investment (FDI) in Malaysia.
By Kisho Kumari Sucedaram
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 27 (Bernama) -- The United States is keen to explore climate change partnerships with Malaysia, focusing on sustainable aviation fuels (SAF) in its pursuit to cut down carbon emissions and achieve a clean, green climate-resilient future.
By Kisho Kumari Sucedaram
MANILA, Oct 17 (Bernama) -- Cebu Pacific, the Philippines’s low-cost carrier, is poised for significant growth next year, buoyed by declining fuel prices, appreciation of the Philippine peso and strategic expansion of its fleet and route network.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 15 (Bernama) -- With Budget 2025 set to be announced this Friday, SME Bank Bhd is calling for strategic measures to support the growth of small and medium enterprises (SMEs), focusing on sustainability, financial resilience, and digital transformation.
By Kisho Kumari Sucedaram
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 12 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia is expected to trade with caution within the 1,630-1,650 range next week with the tabling of Budget 2025 on Oct 18, said an analyst.
By Kisho Kumari Sucedaram
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 12 (Bernama) -- The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives is likely to move rangebound next week, in line with the underlying cash market, an analyst said.
By Kisho Kumari Sucedaram
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 11 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended the week lower, tracking Wall Street’s performance, as higher-than-expected inflation in the United States further diminished hopes for a jumbo US interest rate cut next month.
By Kisho Kumari Sucedaram
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 11 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia’s barometer index opened lower, in line with Wall Street’s weaker performance, as traders reacted negatively to September’s United States consumer price index figure, which came in higher than anticipated, said an analyst.
