Says changes give industry players time to get familiar with reportorial requirements MANILA, Philippines (MNTV) — The central bank of the Philippines (Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas or BSP) has eased its rules governing Islamic banking units, reports ABS-CBN. In a statement, the BSP said the rules institutionalize the three-year observation per...
US tariffs testing whether ASEAN is all talk on regional integration for renewable energy generation SYDNEY, Australia (MNTV) — Southeast Asia’s once-booming solar manufacturing industry is now facing a major downturn, and for Malaysia and Indonesia—the region’s key players—the pressure is intensifying, reports The Interpreter. After years of...
Halal council proposed to be established in Malaysia’s Melaka state to offer opportunities for Vietnamese firms to break into this lucrative market KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (MNTV) — Malaysia’s Melaka state has announced its plan to establish the State Halal Industry Development Council, which is expected to offer opportunities for Vietname...
Three-volume travelogue serve as reference material for information on cultural context, culinary heritage and travel destinations relevant to Muslim travelers MANILA, Philippines (MNTV) — The Philippines has launched its three-volume travelogue on Muslim-friendly tourism to capture a substantial share of the multi-billion-dollar market, repor...
Malaysia set to host ASEAN meetings, including with leaders of US, China, Japan, India, during 3-day summit beginning on Oct. 26 ISTANBUL (AA) – President Donald Trump will arrive in Malaysia on Sunday for a summit of Southeast Asian nations, a top official said Wednesday. Malaysian Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil confirmed Trump’s attend...
Showcase their distinctive Muslim heritage, rural ways of life JAKARTA, Indonesia (MNTV) –– Cambodia and Indonesia, both culturally diverse nations in Southeast Asia, are developing their tourism sectors to welcome Muslim tourists by showcasing their distinctive Muslim heritage, rural ways of life, and the retaining of traditions that date bac...
Fair was unaffected by recent protests in the city, with 75 international galleries taking part JAKARTA, Indonesia (MNTV) – The Art Jakarta fair in early October was a testament to the resilience of the Indonesian art market, proceeding without a hitch despite a turbulent backdrop, reports South China Morning Post. Just weeks before the fair,...
The awards recognize the country’s efforts for combating transboundary environmental crimes through law enforcement JAKARTA, Indonesia (MNTV) – Indonesia has received two awards from the United Nations Environment Program (UNEP), recognizing its efforts in combating transboundary environmental crimes through law enforcement, reports Antara. De...
Chief minister Chow Kon Yeow says sum accounted for more than 80% of US’s manufacturing investments in Malaysia BAYAN LEPAS, Malaysia (MNTV) – Penang has attracted 2.6 billion Malaysian ringgit ($552.45 million) in approved foreign direct investments (FDIs) from the US manufacturing sector for the first half of this year, reports Free Malaysia...
Spotlights Indonesia’s Banjarmasin’s rising appeal as halal-friendly travel destination KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (MNTV) — AirAsia Malaysia has launched flights connecting Kuala Lumpur and Indonesia’s Banjarmasin city, strengthening regional connectivity, trade and tourism while spotlighting Banjarmasin’s rising appeal as a halal-friendly travel ...
