Philippines Q1 GDP grows 5.7% y/y
MANILA: The Philippine economy grew 5.7% in the first quarter from the same period last year, the statistics agency said…
Category: Economy
China’s surging industrial loans aren’t going to its factories
As China’s industrial capacity emerged as a key trade issue, a surge in Chinese bank loans to the sector has…
Chip sector to shine bright in 2H
Analysts expect the technology sector to post a better second half (2H24) financial performance underpinned by an expected recovery in…
Penang unveils initiatives for three sectors
Penang has unveiled several initiatives to strengthen the state’s position as a global economic leader in three key sectors –…
Italy’s white-collar mafia is making a killing via tax evasion
Italy’s mafia rarely dirties its hands with blood these days. Extortion rackets have gone out of fashion and murders are…
Companies keen to make Malaysia their regional hub
More than 98% of the total manufacturing projects approved in 2023 have been implemented or in the planning stage as…
Keeping a lid on inflation
The Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) is expected to remain at 3%, given the muted rate of inflation in Malaysia despite…
Ministry and Mida ink human development deal
The Higher Education Ministry (MOHE) and the Malaysian Investment Development Authority (Mida) have tied up to align the education sector…
Semiconductor industry offers chance for growth
The semiconductor industry presents Malaysia with a “once-in-a-generation” opportunity for exponential economic growth and industry players are advised to capitalise…