Business & Economy

UAE Ambassador Hopes to Further Enhance UAE-Malaysia Trade and Investments

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec. 3 (Bernama) — The Emirati ambassador to Malaysia, Khalid Ghanim Alghaith, expressed hope that the bilateral relations between the…

Malaysia-Italy Trade Stable Despite COVID-19 Setbacks

By Voon Miaw Ping KUALA LUMPUR, Dec. 3 (Bernama) — Italy’s Ambassador to Malaysia Cristiano Maggipinto said trade between Italy…

Malaysia Set to Recover in 2021 Despite Headwinds — MIDF Research

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 3 (Benama) — Malaysia’s economy is set to recover in 2021, driven by domestic support, although headwinds in…

Thailand’s Central Bank Worries Over Rapid Appreciation of Baht

By Linda Khoo Hui Li BANGKOK, Dec 2 (Bernama) — The Bank of Thailand’s (BoT) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has expressed…

Malaysia to Host 7th IEF-IGU Ministerial Gas Forum on Thursday

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 1 (Bernama) — Malaysia is hosting the 7th International Energy Forum (IEF)-International Gas Union (IGU) Ministerial Gas…

Qatar Signs Deal With China’s Yutong To Manufacture Electric Buses

DOHA, Dec 2 (NNN-QNA) – Qatar Free Zones Authority (QFZA), signed an agreement with China’s Yutong, one of the world’s…

Solid PMI in Asia Drives Ringgit Higher by 70 Basis-Point at Opening

By Niam Seet Wee KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 2 (Bernama) — The ringgit reversed recent losses to open firmer against the US…

NZ Registers Largest Trade Drop In A Decade, As Export Prices Sour

WELLINGTON, Dec 2 (NNN-AGENCIES) – Lower export prices for New Zealand dairy, meat, and logs, in the Sept, 2020 quarter,…

Malaysia’s Central Bank Announces Further Information on TRRF, MEF to Aid SMEs

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 2 (Bernama) — Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) has elaborated on the new and enhanced financing facilities for…

Lebanon’s Central Bank Governor Denies Corruption Accusations

BEIRUT, Dec 2 (NNN-NNA) – Lebanese Central Bank Governor, Riad Salameh, denied accusations of corruption, while assuring that he is…