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KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 22 (Bernama) -- A majority, or 56 per cent, of chief economists surveyed expected the global economic outlook to remain stable or improve, a sharp improvement from May, when 89 per cent projected conditions to weaken, said the World Economic Forum (WEF) in its latest Chief Economists’ Outlook - September 2026.
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By Anas Abu Hassan
SINGAPORE, Sept 22 (Bernama) -- Singapore’s financial conditions have been broadly supportive despite a mixed global backdrop, supported by easing borrowing costs, tighter credit spreads and a pickup in bank credit growth, according to the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS).
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KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 22 (Bernama) -- OGX Group Bhd has ventured into the renewable energy (RE) industry, targeting opportunities in Malaysia’s growing data centre market through battery energy storage systems (BESS).
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By K. Naveen Prabu
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 22 (Bernama) -- The WAIC Connect Innovation Industry Matchmaking session earlier this month brought Malaysian government and industry stakeholders together with Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) companies to explore potential collaborations based on local business and sector needs.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 22 (Bernama) -- The 22nd edition of the Malaysia International Halal Showcase (MIHAS) 2026 is targeting more than RM5 billion in potential business, while expanding access for Malaysian halal products to international markets.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 22 (Bernama) -- Finance professionals must adapt to a rapidly changing global landscape shaped by geopolitical shifts, climate and sustainability challenges, artificial intelligence (AI) and growing concerns over trust.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 22 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia was higher at mid-morning, supported by gains in selected heavyweight counters, led by healthcare and banking stocks.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 22 (Bernama) -- The Securities Commission (SC) is exploring the establishment of a multi-stakeholder task force, involving regulators and professional bodies, to strengthen the competency and professionalism of company secretaries in Malaysian-listed companies.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 21 (Bernama) -- Integrated engineering solutions provider Kelington Group Bhd has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with India's electronics and semiconductor manufacturing sector pioneer Tata Electronics to collaborate on accelerating operational readiness of Tata's fabrication facility (Fab) in Dholera, Gujarat.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 21 (Bernama) -- Budget 2027 should keep expenditure policy growth-supportive while preserving gradual fiscal consolidation, said Kenanga Investment Bank Bhd (Kenanga IB).
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KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 21 (Bernama) -- The 22nd Malaysia International Halal Showcase (MIHAS), opening at the Malaysia International Trade and Exhibition Centre (MITEC) this Wednesday, is expected to attract 50,000 visitors from 45 countries.
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From Harlina Samson
SHANGHAI, Sept 21 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s visit to Shanghai and Hangzhou beginning Tuesday is aimed at deepening economic ties, advancing digital trade frameworks and highlighting the importance of technical talent development.