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Aerial view of POIC Lahad Datu industrial port in Sabah, Malaysia.

Lahad Datu Special Economic Zone Could Boost Sabah’s Industrial Growth

Sabah could attract more investment and create new business opportunities through a proposed BIMP-EAGA Special Economic Zone in Lahad Datu. The proposal focuses on the Palm Oil Industrial Cluster (POIC) .... read more

Kremlin aide Yuri Ushakov discusses ongoing talks on US sanctions against Russia's investment fund.

US and Russia Discuss Lifting Sanctions on Investment Fund

MOSCOW, 29 October 2026 – Russian and US officials are discussing the possible removal of American sanctions on Russia’s main state-backed investment fund, according to a Kremlin aide. Yuri Ushakov, .... read more

PayNet and Alipay+ partnership expands DuitNow QR payments to five overseas destinations

Malaysians Can Use DuitNow QR in Five Overseas Destinations Through Alipay+

KUALA LUMPUR, October 29, 2026 — Malaysians can now use supported local mobile banking apps to make DuitNow QR payments at participating merchants in five overseas destinations. Payments Network Malaysia .... read more

Illustration representing Malaysia’s Islamic finance industry and sukuk market

Malaysia’s Islamic Finance Industry to Exceed US$800 Billion, Says Fitch

KUALA LUMPUR, October 28, 2026 — Malaysia’s Islamic finance industry is expected to exceed US$800 billion, according to Fitch Ratings. The industry had reached this level by the end of .... read more

Malaysian ringgit currency notes representing Malaysia’s currency market

Ringgit Rises Against US Dollar for Eighth Straight Trading Day

KUALA LUMPUR, October 28, 2026 — The Malaysian ringgit opened higher against the US dollar for the eighth consecutive trading day, extending its recent positive run. At 8am, the ringgit .... read more

Sanam Lou appointed Vice President of Global Marketing at Appier

Appier Appoints Sanam Lou as Global Marketing Vice President

LONDON, Artificial intelligence company Appier has appointed Sanam Lou as its new Vice President of Global Marketing. Lou will lead the company’s marketing teams across Europe, the Middle East and .... read more

Longbridge and SIAS representatives at the signing of an investor education partnership in Singapore.

Longbridge and SIAS Partner to Improve Investor Education in the AI Era

SINGAPORE, Oct 27 (Minutesmy) — Longbridge Securities Singapore and the Securities Investors Association (Singapore), known as SIAS, have signed an agreement to improve investor education and financial literacy. The agreement .... read more

Gold bars representing falling gold prices and global market uncertainty.

Gold Prices Fall Below US$4,000 as Investors Reassess Market Risks

Global Markets | October 26 2026, Gold prices have fallen below US$4,000 an ounce, raising questions about the precious metal’s traditional role as a safe-haven asset during periods of economic .... read more

China Marine Economy Expo 2026 in Shenzhen showcasing artificial intelligence, smart shipping and innovative marine technologies.

China Marine Economy Expo 2026: Over 350 Companies Showcase AI and Smart Ocean Innovations

SHENZHEN, CHINA – The China Marine Economy Expo 2026 has brought together more than 350 companies to showcase advances in artificial intelligence (AI), underwater robotics, green shipping and sustainable ocean .... read more

Sabah Steps Up Efforts to Help SMEs Scale Up

KOTA KINABALU, Oct 24: A total of 5,879 entrepreneurs in Sabah have benefited from the state’s SME-UP Assistance Programme between 2017 and 2025, aimed at strengthening production capacity, product quality .... read more