Malaysia aims to finalise SEZ deal with Singapore in September
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia said on Wednesday it will seek to finalise plans and sign a full-fledged pact with Singapore to develop…
Economy
M’sia on track for stronger growth in second half
Malaysia is on track to register stronger economic growth in the second half of this year (2H24).
European job seekers turn away from UK after Brexit
Irish workers have been making the short trip over to Britain to find employment for centuries, escaping famine and more…
Fed’s ‘higher for longer’ stance hits Asian currencies
A basket of Asian currencies is feeling the heat this week, after latest comments from a US Federal Reserve (Fed)…
S&P affirms ‘A-’ sovereign credit rating
S&P Global Ratings has reaffirmed its sovereign credit rating on Malaysia with a “stable” outlook, as it foresees the country’s…
Negative impact if BlackRock is withdrawn
The withdrawal of BlackRock’s investment from Malaysia, if it happens, will have implications and negative impacts on efforts to realise…
Prices likely to nudge up in second half-year
Economists are forecasting inflation to be on the uptick for the second half of 2024 (2H24), underpinned by steady domestic…
Gradual comeback likely for chip sector
The growth of Malaysia’s semiconductor industry in the second half of 2024 will be gradual despite high hopes and optimism…
China’s industrial profits rise at slower pace in May amid patchy recovery
BEIJING: China's industrial profits rose at a much slower pace in May, official data showed on Thursday, underlining the struggles faced…