Chances of a trade war increase on two fronts
China’s export boom goes far beyond the high-tech industries that are in Western crosshairs, leaving Beijing at risk of a…
Category: Economy
Over US$23bil potential projects identified under Indo-Pacific framework – Tengku Zafrul
KUALA LUMPUR: The Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity (IPEF) partners, which include Malaysia, said at the inaugural Clean Economy Investor Forum…
Philippine CPI rises for fourth straight month
Philippine annual inflation quickened for a fourth straight month in May due largely to the faster pace of increases in…
Opec’s surprise output hike offers Biden break on prices
US President Joe Biden may have just received a timely election boost from an unlikely source.
Vietnam attracting investments for startups
The wave of innovative startups in Vietnam has developed at “dizzying” speeds, attracting the attention of many domestic and foreign…
Philippine central bank rejects rate-cut call
Philippine central bank governor Eli Remolona has pushed back against the rate cut outlook given by the country’s finance chief,…
Manufacturing PMI rises to 50.2 in May 2024
The seasonally adjusted S&P Global Malaysia manufacturing purchasing managers’ index (PMI) rose to 50.2 in May 2024 from 49 in…
Prospects for oil and gas sector still solid
The prospects for the domestic oil and gas industry look bright this year, given the expected increase in upstream capital…
Chairman: EPF remains committed to inclusivity
The Employees Provident Fund (EPF) is making strides in addressing challenges of old-age income security, in particular for the four…