finance

The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.

Join Chairman of the George Town Institute of Open and Advanced Studies (GIOAS), Tan Sri Andrew Sheng, as he explores the shifting landscape of Malaysian capital markets ahead of Trump 2.0. This discussion will unpack the potential impacts on global finance and how Malaysia’s markets are preparing for the changes.

At COP29, nearly 200 countries aim to secure a deal for trillions in climate financing for global projects.

Malaysia and Indonesia are advancing green finance to tackle climate change, but face hurdles like unclear standards and public awareness.

According to his lawyer, Tun Daim Zainuddin has been hospitalised for the past two weeks.

The COP29 Climate Summit opens in Baku, Azerbaijan with world leaders urgently seeking USD 1 trillion in climate finance as 2024 heads toward becoming the hottest year on record.

For two weeks starting November 11th, negotiators from around the world will gather in Baku, Azerbaijan, for the 29th annual Conference of the Parties on Climate Change known as COP29. They're expected to assess global efforts to advance the Paris Agreement's commitment to limit global warming to 1.5 degrees, while addressing a wide range of climate-linked issues. So what’s at stake at this year’s summit? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks with Khairun Nisa Zabidi, Director of Nusanterra, a consultancy firm focusing on conservation finance for tropical forests.

For two weeks starting November 11th, negotiators from around the world will gather in Baku, Azerbaijan, for the 29th annual Conference of the Parties on Climate Change known as COP29. They're expected to assess global efforts to advance the Paris Agreement's commitment to limit global warming to 1.5 degrees, while addressing a wide range of climate-linked issues. So what’s at stake at this year’s summit? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks with Ahmad Afandi Nor Azmi, Fellow at the Institute of Strategic & International Studies Malaysia, where his primary research interests lie in climate resilience, biodiversity and environmental governance.

Proceedings are expected to be held in the third week of November, says Datuk Mas Ermieyati.

The forum aims to enhancing branding appeal and reaching out to Islamic finance leaders in the Asia-Pacific region.

Malaysian Industrial Development Finance Bhd (MIDF) mahu menyediakan RM200 juta kepada perusahaan kecil dan sederhana (PKS) melalui inisiatif Pembiayaan Sedia Masa Hadapan (FRF) yang baru dilancarkan.

The parenting technology market in Southeast Asia reached approximately MYR 30 billion in 2023, with a CAGR of 8% to 10%

NIAGA SPOTLIGHT features tech-driven market innovation in parenting with Petrina Goh, Founder and CEO, Nuren Group - the largest women’s community and e-commerce platform in Southeast Asia and Malaysia's leading parenting platform.

Within a decade, Nuren Group has built a robust ecosystem that combines e-commerce, community building, and AI-driven solutions, serving over 5,000 merchants and 5 million active users. All this has helped generate RM50 million revenue in just the last 3 years.

Nuren Group is the first start-up company under Malaysia Debt Ventures Berhad (MDV), a subsidiary of the Minister of Finance (Incorporated) [MOF (Inc)] Venture Debt programme to be listed on the National Stock Exchange of Australia (NSX), which sets them on a path for global expansion.

Petrina Goh discusses the impact of innovative business models, empowering women through technology and how technological advancements are shaping Parenting Technology through a focus on localisation, innovation and user-centric design.

The announced timeline for targeted RON95 subsidies has got everyone talking—and worrying. What factors will determine who qualifies? Is household income alone too blunt a measure? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks with Nurhisham Hussein, Senior Director of Economics and Finance in the Prime Minister’s Office, about the complexities of making subsidies fair for all.

Womens empowerment seeks not just equality but equity, addressing the unique needs and challenges in well-being, finances, and education.

Any decision will probably be announced when PM winds up the debate on the budget for the Ministry of Finance later, says Fahmi Fadzil.