JGB yields rise on caution over July rate hike
Japanese government bond (JGB) yields rose yesterday, as investors adjusted positions on heightened concerns that the Bank of Japan (BoJ)…
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India’s middle-class growth fuels Malaysia palm oil exports
Malaysia’s palm oil exports to India will continue to rise in line with India’s middle-class consumer growth, Plantation and Commodities…
Miti keeps 2024 investment growth projection at 5%
The Investment, Trade and Industry Ministry (Miti) is maintaining its investment-growth projection at 5% this year despite the domestic economic…
Malaysia should focus on building robust tax base
Fiscal sustainability is crucial for Malaysia’s economic stability and Malaysian Rating Corp Bhd (MARC) believes the country should focus on…
Ways to maintain positive trade balance
While there are challenges, particularly with the declining trade surplus and uneven external demand, economists say there are opportunities for…
Singapore c.bank expects 2024 growth closer to potential rate of 2-3%
SINGAPORE: Singapore's full-year economic growth will come in closer to its potential rate of 2% to 3% and core inflation…
Malaysia posts trade expansion in June to RM237.81bil
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia recorded another month of increased trade in June, with a 8.7% year-on-year (y-o-y) expansion to RM237.81bil.
10% decrease in RON95 subsidies could narrow fiscal deficit by 0.2% – MARC
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian Rating Corporation Bhd (MARC) estimates that a 10 per cent decrease in RON95 fuel subsidies could narrow the…
Germany plans overhaul of climate fund in budget
Germany is considering overhauling its climate transformation fund, a key source of finance for green technologies.