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Bangladesh seeks to expand agri-exports with Russian help
2+ hour, 2+ min ago (254+ words) DHAKA, Bangladesh (MNTV) " Bangladesh is seeking to expand agricultural exports and modernize its farming sector through deeper cooperation with Russia, as the country looks to strengthen food security, boost rural incomes, and diversify trade partners. The talks reflect Bangladesh's broader…...
Iran war brings fuel risk to Indonesia ahead of Eid travel surge
1+ week, 2+ day ago (422+ words) JAKARTA, Indonesia (MNTV) " Indonesia is grappling with spiking regional fuel prices caused by the Persian Gulf conflict just as more than 100 million Indonesians prepare to travel home for Eid Al-Fitr " one of the largest temporary migrations anywhere in the world....
Will the Bank of Canada Cut Rates on March 18?
1+ week, 5+ day ago (469+ words) For many Canadians struggling with mortgages, lines of credit, and credit cards, there are indications that the Bank of Canada (BoC) may cut rates. But is this belief grounded in reality or hope? Conversely, some anticipate a rate hike, citing…...
Malaysia’s Islamic banking sector set for steady expansion
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (478+ words) PETALING JAYA, Malaysia (MNTV) " Malaysia's Islamic banking sector is poised for continued expansion, supported by sustained financing demand, strong capitalization and the country's entrenched position as a global Islamic finance hub, according to Fitch Ratings. In its latest Malaysian Islamic…...
Indonesia’s nickel boom masks over-reliance on China
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (796+ words) JAKARTA, Indonesia (MNTV) " Indonesia's nickel boom is often framed as a success story of economic nationalism and downstream industrialization. Yet beneath the surface, China's deepening grip on the nickel value chain reveals a more complex reality " one in which Jakarta's…...
Malaysia's strong currency squeezes export-reliant glove makers: Analysts
2+ mon, 10+ hour ago (405+ words) KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (MNTV) " Malaysia's world-leading producers of latex gloves are facing tightened profit margins as the nation's strong currency bites into dollar-denominated earnings, underscoring the challenges facing the nation's exporters, reports The Edge Malaysia. "While ringgit strength lowers systemic…...