DIO approves RM162bil digital investments as at March
The Digital Investment Office (DIO) has approved a total of RM161.97bil in digital investments from the period of its establishment…
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Singapore determined to respond to financial crime
Singapore faces greater money laundering and terrorism financing risks than other countries because it is an international finance and business…
Ho Chi Minh City to have biggest wastewater facility in SEA
Construction of the Nhieu Loc -Thi Nghe wastewater treatment plant project in Ho Chi Minh City, which will be the…
US retains M’sia on currency manipulation watch list
The US government has kept Malaysia in the currency manipulation watch list, along with Singapore, Vietnam and four other countries.
Key for country to build a stronger business nexus
Talent, or a lack of it for suitable jobs, remains Malaysia’s achilles heel when it comes to attracting more investments,…
BRICS membership not without risks, expert says
While there are advantages to joining the BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa) bloc, Malaysia needs to be…
CPI edges up to 2% in May
With the fuel subsidy rationalisation programme kicking off two weeks ago, concerns about inflation have grown, particularly due to the…
Coastal central province attracts increased FDIs
The central province has granted new investment licences to 14 domestic projects worth 4.2 trillion dong (US$168mil) and seven foreign…
S&P trims Philippine 2024 economic growth forecast to 5.8%
S&P Global Ratings trimmed its growth forecast for the Philippines this year and 2025.