GFIEF to help Malaysia regain positioning as top innovator in Islamic finance
RIYADH: The Global Forum of Islamic Economics and Finance (GFIEF), scheduled to be held in Kuala Lumpur end-May this year,…
Category: Economy
Malaysia’s CPI rises 1.8% in March
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia's inflation rose 1.8% in March 2024, unchanged from the previous month with the index points at 132.2…
Rafizi: Govt to share details on subsidy rationalisation mechanism
KUALA LUMPUR: Economy Minister Rafizi Ramli said the government will share details on the subsidy rationalisation plan, including its criteria…
South Korea Q1 GDP growth smashes estimates, but outlook’s uncertain
SEOUL: The South Korean economy grew at the fastest pace in more than two years in the first quarter beating…
Booming eCommerce bolsters consumption
China’s burgeoning eCommerce sector has played a vital role in bolstering the recovery of consumption, improving people’s livelihood and shoring…
Vietnam businesses concerned about rising forex woes
Though the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) has announced it is selling the US dollar to intervene in the foreign…
Chemical recycling to reduce plastic waste
A recent report has called for intensified efforts to tap chemical recycling as a key solution to addressing plastic pollution,…
China’s prices are too low for buyers to sweat about tariffs
China can withstand any new tariffs the world throws at it – even the punitive ones Donald Trump is planning…
Singapore’s core inflation cools more than expected
Singapore’s core inflation eased more than expected in March as prices of food and services rose at a slower pace,…