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Asian shares rise as Chinese sell-off eases
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 06/09/2025
» RECAP: Asian markets mostly gained on Friday after an intense sell-off of Chinese equities eased, amid reports the country's financial regulators could intervene to slow the dumping. A Wall Street stock rally also lifted sentiment.
Malaysia set to unveil US trade deal after Trump-Anwar call
Published on 31/07/2025
» Malaysia is set to announce a trade deal with the United States after US President Donald Trump and his Malaysian counterpart Anwar Ibrahim spoke by telephone.
Malaysia calls for collective Asean tariff response
Published on 07/04/2025
» Malaysia will lead efforts to coordinate a regional response in Southeast Asia towards US President Donald Trump’s tariffs, the country’s Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said.
Unpacking the new co-pay rule
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 08/03/2025
» The new co-payment rule is set to transform the health insurance industry, which has been affected by rising medical costs, challenging economic conditions and unnecessary claims in recent years.
New Indonesia sovereign wealth fund to invest $20 billion in projects
Published on 24/02/2025
» JAKARTA - Danantara Indonesia will invest $20 billion in a wide range of projects from metal processing to artificial intelligence, President Prabowo Subianto said on Monday, as he launched the country's new sovereign wealth fund.
Malaysia central bank keeps key rate at 3% at year’s first policy meeting
Published on 22/01/2025
» KUALA LUMPUR - Malaysia's central bank kept its benchmark interest rate unchanged at its first policy meeting for the year on Wednesday, as economic growth remains strong and inflation stays under control.
Malaysia economy sustains strong growth with investment surge
Published on 15/11/2024
» Malaysia’s economy expanded as expected in the third quarter, while remaining on track to meet official economic forecasts on a surge in investments and increased domestic spending.
Malaysia’s firing growth engines to drive ringgit, minister says
Published on 25/10/2024
» Malaysia is on track for faster economic growth, a narrower fiscal gap and steady prices, setting the stage for sustained currency strength and increased investment, Second Finance Minister Amir Hamzah Azizan said.
Malaysia, Cambodia launch cross-border QR payments
Published on 19/09/2024
» KUALA LUMPUR - The central banks of Malaysia and Cambodia on Thursday launched a cross-border quick response (QR) payment linkage between the two countries, allowing consumers and merchants to make and receive instant retail payments through mobile applications.
BTN is on course to become the best mortgage bank in Southeast Asia
Published on 28/06/2024
» A bold blue symbolising confidence, courage, and aspiration. A red stripe pointed upwards to show growth and momentum. The rebrand of Indonesian bank, Bank Tabungan Negara (BTN), is a clear signal of intent as it soars to its target of becoming the best mortgage bank in Southeast Asia by 2025.