Four political cases affecting Thailand’s economy
This week is seeing the developments of four political cases in Thailand.
Category: Economy
Trump plans to exempt tips from taxation
Donald Trump’s new proposal to exempt tips from taxation would add between US$150bil to US$250bil to the federal budget deficit…
Favourable upstream prospects on Brent prices
The outlook for the Malaysian upstream oil and gas (O&G) segment is expected to be favourable, with Brent crude oil…
Slower retail sector likely in second quarter
As more Malaysians feel the pinch of inflation and the rising cost of living, many have been forced to re-evaluate…
Competitive ranking slips
Malaysia’s 34th position in the 2024 World Competitiveness Ranking marks its poorest performance in years, as neighbouring Singapore regained its…
External debt up in 1Q, say Philippine government officials
Manila: The Philippines’ total foreign debt inched up to US$128.7bil in the first quarter amid “positive investor sentiment” that encouraged…
Huge rice imports won’t burden weak peso – Central bank reveals it has sufficient forex reserves
MANILA: There’s a minimal risk that the projected increase in inbound shipments of rice as a result of lower tariffs…
Emerging market bond rally comes under threat
NEW YORK: The balmy days of dovish monetary policy that fuelled a rally in emerging market bonds looks to be…
Japan core machinery orders down in April
TOKYO: Japan’s core machinery orders fell in April for the first time in three months, government data showed yesterday, due…