Semiconductor sector to get workforce boost
According to the Planning and Investment Ministry (MPI), the Vietnamese government is working on a plan to build a 50,000-strong…
Category: Economy
Bank Negara, govt act to support ringgit
Bank Negara governor Datuk Abdul Rasheed Ghaffour says the central bank and the government are elevating their engagement with government-linked…
New forces will bolster China’s supply chains
China’s emphasis on developing new quality productive forces and advanced manufacturing by giving a leading role to innovation will enhance…
More investments to flow into Greater KL
InvestKL attracted a record-setting RM8.7bil in foreign direct investment (FDI) in 2023, which more than tripled than the previous year,…
Digital creative industry to grow 8% yearly
The digital creative industry recorded RM1bil in exports across 120 markets and territories in 2022, and the sector is growing…
Australia 4Q current account surplus surges
Australia’s current account surplus rose sharply in the December quarter as iron ore and coal exports surged, a much-needed boost…
Consumer tax still below GST weight
With the national service tax rate having been upped by two percentage points to 8% from March 1, concerns are…
Building brand exposure for international trade
Star Media Group Bhd (SMG) will team up with Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (Matrade) to convey trade-related stories that…
Skills development crucial for the future of work
Continuous skills development programmes, including those for upskilling, reskilling and training, will be crucial to ensure that Malaysian workers are…