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KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (MNTV) — More than four in 10 Malaysian businesses have turned their attention to the domestic market in response to rising tariffs and volatile trade policies, according to the latest HSBC Global Trade Pulse Survey 2025. The survey, which polled 250 Malaysian companies, reveals a shifting trade strategy as Malays...
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (MNTV) — Bank Muamalat of Malaysia has officially launched Atlas, claimed to be the country’s first Islamic digital-only bank focused on faith and lifestyle alignment, reports Fintech Futures. The digital bank has been developed in partnership with Dutch front-end banking solutions provider Backbase, ...
PETALING JAYA, Malaysia (MNTV) – – Malaysia steelmakers are urging their government to step up efforts to secure tariff exemption from the U.S., reports Free Malaysia Today. The Malaysian Iron and Steel Industry Federation said it expects the ministry of investment, trade and industry to take “imminent, bold and decisive action”...
SALALAH, Oman (MNTV) — The Omani government has announced a sweeping new development initiative to position Salalah, the nation’s second-largest city, as a regional property investment hub. The move is part of broader efforts under Oman Vision 2040 to diversify the economy and boost private sector participation in real estate, according to Om...
MUSCAT, Oman (MNTV) — Oman has officially entered the global cryptocurrency sector with a landmark investment of $1.1 billion, signaling its intention to capitalize on the accelerating momentum of digital assets and bolster its economic diversification efforts. The decision comes amid a broader global surge in cryptocurrency valuations in 2025...
DOHA, Qatar (MNTV) — Qatar’s Islamic finance industry expanded to Qatari riyals 683 billion ($187.63 billion) in 2024, marking a 4.1% year-on-year growth driven by resilient performance in Islamic banking, a sharp rise in sukuk issuance, and steady gains in takaful and investment sectors. According to the latest Qatar Islamic Finance Report by...
DAMASCUS, Syria (MNTV) — Syria is set to reconnect with the global financial system by rejoining the SWIFT international payments network within the coming weeks, marking a pivotal milestone after more than a decade of economic isolation, according to the Financial Times. The development follows the recent removal of U.S. and European Union sa...
ISTANBUL, Türkiye (MNTV) — Türkiye’s manufacturing sector saw a continued improvement in external demand conditions in May, marking the 17th consecutive month of positive momentum, according to the Istanbul Chamber of Industry (ISO). The Manufacturing Export Climate Index, a key gauge of demand trends in Türkiye’s primary export markets, rose ...
Bank Muscat, BankDhofar, NBO, and Sohar International recognized for strong performance in sales, profits, and assets MUSCAT, Oman (MNTV) — Four leading financial institutions from Oman have been named among the Middle East’s top 50 banks by Forbes Middle East, in recognition of their financial strength and contributions to regional economic g...
New incentives aim to boost gold output and economic diversification through international collaboration ALGIERS, Algeria (MNTV) — Algeria has issued a national invitation to foreign mining firms to participate in the development of its gold reserves, as part of a broader drive to modernize its mining sector and reduce dependency on hydrocarbo...
