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Scams and mule accounts a dominant fraud concern
Business, Published on 07/08/2025
» Scams and mule accounts have become the dominant threat facing banks across Asia Pacific, according to a new survey by the multinational credit data analytics software company FICO.
China's imports of fruits to grow with big appetite for durians, coconuts
Published on 28/07/2025
» Growers of durian and coconut in Southeast Asia are expecting a hectic time ahead as they grapple with rising demand from mainland Chinese buyers who prefer high-quality fresh fruits against the backdrop of a weak consumption market.
Malaysian PM announces cash handout for all adults
Published on 23/07/2025
» KUALA LUMPUR - Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim announced new measures on Wednesday to address growing public disquiet about the rising cost of living, including a cash handout for all adult citizens and a promise to lower fuel prices.
Malaysia’s Penang to start using durian tracking system to curb fraud: report
Published on 30/05/2025
» Malaysia’s state of Penang has urged its durian growers to register for a tracking system to curb the spread of counterfeit versions of the prickly, pungent fruit from June 1, according to Bernama.
Asian stocks soar on news of tariff pause
Published on 10/04/2025
» Shares in Asian emerging markets including Thailand rallied by the most in more than two years on Thursday morning as traders snapped up beaten-down stocks after US President Donald Trump announced a 90-day pause on steep import tariffs against dozens of countries.
Thailand will negotiate with US on tariffs, says Paetongtarn
Published on 03/04/2025
» Thailand will negotiate with the United States on tariffs, Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra said on Thursday, hours after US President Donald Trump announced sweeping tariffs on imports from many countries to the US.
Malaysia sees GDP growth above 5% despite Trump tariff risks
Published on 09/01/2025
» Malaysia’s growth is set to sustain last year’s pace and exceed 5% in 2025, driven by foreign investments and government initiatives that can help shield the economy from global risks, two key cabinet ministers said in separate interviews.
Malaysia court allows Najib to seek house arrest for 1MDB crimes
Published on 06/01/2025
» KUALA LUMPUR - A Malaysian court allowed former Prime Minister Najib Razak to pursue a petition to serve the rest of his jail sentence in his home for crimes related to troubled wealth fund 1MDB.
Malaysia drops 1MDB-linked charges against ex-PM Najib
Published on 27/11/2024
» KUALA LUMPUR - A Malaysian court on Wednesday allowed corruption charges linked to the multibillion-dollar 1MDB scandal filed against jailed former prime minister Najib Razak and the former treasury chief to be dropped, their lawyers said.
Baht plunges after Pheu Thai politician made Bank of Thailand chairman
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 14/11/2024
» The baht is on course to slip below the key resistance level of 35 to the US dollar after depreciating sharply since government aide Kittiratt Na-Ranong was named the new Bank of Thailand board chairman, raising doubts over the central bank's autonomy, say analysts.