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SME Bank strengthens MSME ecosystem by providing over RM50bil in financing since 2005
KUALA LUMPUR: Small Medium Enterprise Development Bank Bhd (SME Bank) has channelled more than RM50 billion in approved financing to more than 26,000 customers nationwide since its establishment in 2005, […]
Tech jitters dent stocks before central banks take centre stage
SYDNEY: Asian shares fell on Thursday as the tech sector took a beating on renewed angst about AI spending, while investors braced for a wave of central bank meetings set […]
CIMB commits to developing tokenised financial services
KUALA LUMPUR: CIMB Group Holdings Bhd says it is committed to develop tokenised financial services spanning tokenised assets, tokenised settlement and next-generation payment rails, supporting Malaysia’s national agenda to broaden […]
Oil prices jump on Trump’s Venezuela blockade
Read full story Date: 18 December, 2025 10:00 am Source: thestar.com.my
Australia dollar suffers with stocks, kiwi underwhelmed by GDP
SYDNEY: The Australian dollar was on the defensive on Thursday as losses in global equity markets sapped risk sentiment, while its New Zealand counterpart struggled to find any comfort in […]
Ringgit opens near five-year high at 4.07 vs US$
KUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit opened higher at the 4.07 level against the US dollar, the best level seen in close to five years, despite a firmer US Dollar Index (DXY), […]
FBM KLCI edges down at open as consolidation pressures remain
KUALA LUMPUR: The FBM KLCI edged lower on Thursday as investors sought for direction headed after Wall Street’s tech-driven sell-off. Read full story Date: 18 December, 2025 10:00 am Source: […]
Oil rises as Trump’s Venezuela blockade eases crude surplus concerns
Oil prices rallied by more than 1% on Wednesday after US President Donald Trump ordered a blockade of all oil tankers under sanctions entering and leaving Venezuela, raising global political tensions […]
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KUALA LUMPUR: Here is a recap of the announcements that made headlines in Corporate Malaysia. Read full story Date: 18 December, 2025 8:03 am Source: thestar.com.my
Indonesia sends first shipment of frozen durian to China
Indonesia has launched its first direct export of frozen durian to China, shipping 48 tonnes of the commodity worth 5.1 billion rupiah (US$305,000) on Monday. Read full story Date: 18 […]