InsuranceAmGeneral-Allianz merger deal may have collapsedPritam BordoloiOctober 1, 2019 by Pritam BordoloiOctober 1, 2019 Reportedly, the Malaysian central bank sees the merged entity as too big for the market... Read more
AviationMalaysia Airlines merger could hit Malaysia AirAsia XPritam BordoloiSeptember 27, 2019November 1, 2019 by Pritam BordoloiSeptember 27, 2019November 1, 2019 The newly merged entity will see less competition, particularly from the mid-haul segment... Read more
Islamic BankingMIDF to own 60% stake in the proposed merger with Al RajhiPritam BordoloiSeptember 27, 2019December 2, 2019 by Pritam BordoloiSeptember 27, 2019December 2, 2019 After the successful completion of the deal, MIDF would transform into an Islamic bank... Read more
TelecomHutchison considers merging Indonesian business with AxiataInternational Finance DeskSeptember 10, 2019December 17, 2019 by International Finance DeskSeptember 10, 2019December 17, 2019 Telco wants to combine Indonesian wireless business with the Axiata's local unit; negotiations are yet to take place... Read more
BankingMalaysian banks expecting 25bps rate cut before end 2020International Finance DeskAugust 30, 2019December 16, 2019 by International Finance DeskAugust 30, 2019December 16, 2019 The last time central bank of Malaysia declared rate cut was in May 2019... Read more
AviationQatar Airways unveils new flight routes to MalaysiaInternational Finance DeskAugust 29, 2019December 23, 2019 by International Finance DeskAugust 29, 2019December 23, 2019 Langkawi is set to be the third destination in Malaysia that Qatar Airways will operate in after Kuala Lumpur and Penang... Read more
FinanceMoody’s: Islamic Bond issuance to hit $130 bn in 2019International Finance DeskAugust 28, 2019November 7, 2019 by International Finance DeskAugust 28, 2019November 7, 2019 Total issuance in H1 2019 increases by 37% to $87 bn when compared to the same period last year... Read more
AviationAirlines to seek compensation from Malaysian airport operatorInternational Finance DeskAugust 28, 2019December 23, 2019 by International Finance DeskAugust 28, 2019December 23, 2019 Four days of disruptions and delays lead to million ringgit losses for the airline industry... Read more
Real EstateHong Kong property investors eye markets outside SingaporeInternational Finance DeskAugust 28, 2019December 23, 2019 by International Finance DeskAugust 28, 2019December 23, 2019 Malaysia, Taiwan and Thailand are the choices of investors avoiding Singapore's surging prices... Read more
EnergyThailand to become the power trade hub of Southeast AsiaInternational Finance DeskAugust 26, 2019December 17, 2019 by International Finance DeskAugust 26, 2019December 17, 2019 The country plans to buy more electricity from Laos and resell to Malaysia, Cambodia or Myanmar... Read more