KUALA LUMPUR, July 14 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s initial public offering (IPO) market remained one of the most active in Southeast Asia, continuing to lead the region in terms of total IPO funds raised and number of IPOs, according to Deloitte Southeast Asia Mid-Year IPO Snapshot 2026.
KUALA LUMPUR, July 9 (Bernama) -- The emergence of artificial intelligence (AI)-driven autonomous agentic systems could become significantly more consequential for financial systems when paired with digital cash, such as stablecoins, tokenised deposits or deposit tokens.
By Rosemarie Khoo Mohd Sani
KUALA LUMPUR, June 30 (Bernama) -- Malaysia has crossed another important economic milestone, with nominal gross domestic product (GDP) per capita surpassing the US$15,000 (US$1 = RM4.06) mark in 2026, according to the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
KUALA LUMPUR, June 22 (Bernama) -- Sime Darby Property Bhd’s second real estate development fund, New Economy Venture (NEV), has launched a sukuk wakalah programme of up to RM2.6 billion in nominal value via its subsidiary, Sime Darby Property NEV (Holdings) Sdn Bhd
KUALA LUMPUR, June 21 (Bernama) -- Overwhelming response to two Islamic bond issuances by Tenaga Nasional Bhd (TNB) totalling RM2.5 billion for energy transition projects shows that Malaysia is well-positioned to lead in energy transition financing within the region.
By Rosemarie Khoo
KUALA LUMPUR, June 19 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's improved standing in the International Institute for Management Development (IMD) 2026 World Competitiveness Ranking reflects the country’s strengthening economic fundamentals.
GEORGE TOWN, June 18 (Bernama) -- Malaysia can no longer rely on low prices as a competitive advantage, as the low-cost business model also limits the ability of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to offer higher wages, said Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives Minister Steven Sim Chee Keong.
GEORGE TOWN, June 18 (Bernama) -- Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) should consider tapping the capital market to finance research and development (R&D) and business expansion that may not be fully supported through conventional bank financing, said Bursa Malaysia Bhd.
KUALA LUMPUR, June 18 (Bernama) -- Zurich Insurance Group has identified extreme weather and natural disasters as the most severe risks facing the construction sector over the next five years, assigning a score of 6.2 out of seven on its risk severity scale.
TASHKENT, June 17 (Bernama) -- Uzbekistan is looking to lure more foreign direct investments (FDIs) as the country implements systemic measures to improve its investment climate, including the establishment of the Tashkent International Financial Centre (TIFC) and expanded privatisation initiatives.
By Siti Radziah Hamzah
TASHKENT, June 16 (Bernama) -- Developing deeper capital markets and expanding financing access for underserved segments remain among the key challenges facing emerging Southeast Asian economies, according to the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD).
