Tag: Malaysia
Record $4.9 Billion Raised In South-East Asia IPOs In First Half...
Companies in South-east Asia raised a record US$4.9 billion through initial public offerings (IPOs) in the first six months of this year, according to...
South Korea Aims To Update Free Trade Agreement With ASEAN
South Korea's trade ministry said on Tuesday (Jul 27) it has launched talks with ASEAN to update their free trade agreement (FTA) and further...
Malaysia’s Lockdown Dooms 150,000 SMEs, Fuelling Fears of Exodus by Multinationals
Half of Malaysia’s 900,000 small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), which employ about 50 per cent of the country’s 15.9 million workers, could fold if the...
Malaysia’s Highland Farmers Fight For Survival In Covid-19 Pandemic
Vast tea plantations spread out over Malaysia's rugged highlands, where a network of greenhouses harvests fruit, vegetables and flowers and crops nestle in the...
Goldman Sachs Says Covid Delta Variant Could ‘Significantly’ Hit Growth In...
Covid-19 infections are surging in several major Southeast Asian economies, and that has led Goldman Sachs to cut its 2021 growth forecasts for most...
Malaysia Considers Relaxing Movement Restrictions For The Fully Vaccinated
The Malaysian government is looking into relaxing restrictions for those who are fully vaccinated, including allowing people to travel or dine at restaurants, says Prime Minister...
After Acquiring Gojek’s Thai Operations, Can An AirAsia Superapp Soar In...
Low-cost carrier AirAsia has stepped up its digital ambitions by acquiring tech behemoth Gojek’s operations in Thailand, but industry watchers say the airline faces...
ASEAN Markets Offer Huge Opportunities For European Firms
Vietnam, Malaysia and Thailand are the most attractive expansion destinations for European corporates, according to a recent survey conducted by Standard Chartered Bank.
The survey said 88...
Malaysia Keeps Key Rate on Hold Amid Lockdown, Political Turmoil
Malaysia held its benchmark interest rate at a record low Thursday, maintaining support for the economy amid mounting political instability and a prolonged virus...
What Does 8% Growth Mean For Asia When Thousands Are Still...
A tiny financial center of 5.7 million people is gradually preparing for life after the pandemic, as vaccination rates increase, social distancing measures ease...
Malaysia’s Digital Banking Lures Dozens of Firms as Fintechs Expand in...
Southeast Asian ride-hailing-to-fintech group Grab and budget airline AirAsia were among more than a dozen bidders involving over 50 companies that are vying for...
Malaysia’s CTOS Digital Bhd announces $290 million IPO launch
Malaysian credit reporting firm CTOS Digital Bhd on Wednesday announced plans to launch its 1.2 billion ringgit ($289 million) initial public offering (IPO), the...
