Malaysia's Maybank posts near 17 pct higher Q1 earnings on loan growth
The higher profit was despite revenue dropping by 7.7 pct to 12.22 billion ringgit.
Thu May 27 2021
MIDF maintains positive call on banking sector
MIDF Amanah Investment Bank Bhd (MIDF) is expecting a five per cent year-on-year (y-o-y) loan growth this year.
Tue Mar 02 2021
Research houses: Rising COVID-19 cases, loan repayments to dampen loan growth
It expects an uneven recovery in confidence among households and businesses, which will limit loan growth.
Mon Nov 02 2020
Households can withstand extreme equity market shock - BNM
Some households are facing increased financial stress, despite a cautious stance that reflected in the weaker loan growth amid movement restrictions and lower discretionary purchases.
Wed Oct 14 2020
Households facing increased financial stress - BNM
Some households are facing increased financial stress despite a cautious stance that reflected in the weaker loan growth amid movement restrictions and lower discretionary purchases.
Wed Oct 14 2020
Banks expect recovery in household loan growth in 2H2020
Banks are expecting some recovery in household loan growth in the second half of 2020 amid low borrowing costs and improving labour market conditions, said Bank Negara Malaysia.
Wed Oct 14 2020
Hong Leong Bank Bhd eyes 5pc loan growth for FY19
Mostly driven by the retail and business banking segments, Hong Leong Bank Bhd foresees to achieve loan growth of more than 5 per cent for financial year ending June 30, 2019.
Tue Feb 26 2019
Major Thai banks strong, bad loan growth slows
Thailand's major commercial banks remain strong with high capital adequacy ratios, while bad loans are rising at a slower pace.
Tue Sep 26 2017
Global Islamic banks well-capitalised to weather challenges
Currency devaluation in emerging markets would also potentially affect loan growth for regional players.
Tue Apr 04 2017
Is climate change making tropical storms more frequent? Scientists say it's unclear
Scientists say it remains unclear how much climate change is reshaping the storm season.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Samples obtained by Chinese spacecraft show moon's ancient volcanism
The material provides new insight into the moon's geological history including the oldest evidence to date of lunar volcanism.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The scamdemic targeting the young and vulnerable
Teenagers and young adults are becoming prime targets for a new wave of cyber scams, a trend raising alarm bells across Southeast Asia.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Japanese manicurist takes on plastic pollution, one nail at a time
Before global leaders address plastic pollution, a Japanese manicurist highlights the issue by incorporating it into her nail designs.
Sat Nov 23 2024
What to watch for ahead of US presidential inauguration
Here's a timeline of events between now and inauguration day.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The battle to reduce road deaths
In Malaysia, over half a million road accidents have been recorded so far this year.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Pro-Palestinian NGOs seek court order to stop Dutch arms exports to Israel
The Dutch state, as a signatory to the 1948 Genocide Convention, has a duty to take all reasonable measures at its disposal to prevent genocide.
Sat Nov 23 2024
How quickly can Trump's Musk-led efficiency panel slash US regulations?
Moves by Trump and his appointees to eliminate existing rules will be met with legal challenges, as many progressive groups and Democratic officials have made clear.
Sat Nov 23 2024
2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth
Consultations on PTPTN loans and admission to IPTA are among services provided at the Higher Education Ministry booth.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily
Almost 200 residents from 60 homes in Kampung Tanjung Kala have ended up stuck when their 200-metre (m) long concrete bridge flooded.
Sat Nov 23 2024