SME News
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2022-12-19
RCEP is a ‘bold idea’, but SMEs need hand holding
MALAYSIAN companies are still in a wait-and-see mode when it comes to the Regional Comprehensive Partnership Agreement (RCEP) signed some nine months ago. Most small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are not fully conversant as to how they can take ...
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2022-12-19
Strong demand for green bonds
GEORGE TOWN: Local banks and companies have issued bonds totalling nearly US$9bil (RM39.8bil) for green enterprises in Malaysia, says Ernst & Young Consulting Sdn Bhd partner Arina Kok. “Green buildings, renewable energy and sustainable ...
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2022-12-19
Retail industry expected to grow 3.5% in 2023, says RGM
Retail Group Malaysia (RGM) forecasts a growth rate of 3.5% for the retail industry in 2023, according to its latest Malaysia Retail Industry Report (November 2022). Nevertheless, the biggest challenge for Malaysia’s retail industry in 2023 ...
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2022-12-19
Malaysia’s exports up 15.6% in November, above economists’ forecasts
[KUALA LUMPUR] Malaysia’s exports rose 15.6 per cent year on year to RM130.2 billion (S$40 billion) in November, driven by higher exports of electrical and electronic (E&E) products, refined petroleum and liquified natural gas. This was ...
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2022-12-18
FMM appeals for a more gradual electricity tariff surcharge increase
KUALA LUMPUR: The Federation of Malaysian Manufacturers (FMM) on Dec 18 welcomed the announcement by Minister of Natural Resources, Environment and Climate Change (NRECC) on December 16, 2022 on no increase in electrical tariff surcharge on domestic ...