PM says to cut fuel subsidy at the ‘right time’
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim reiterated the need to cut wasteful spending, including reducing excess subsidies to trim government…
Economy
US producer prices increase more than expected in April
WASHINGTON: U.S. producer prices increased more than expected in April amid strong gains in the costs of services and goods,…
China, other countries to spur trade
CHINA, along with other countries, will work toward the common goal of advancing trade and investment liberation and facilitation, officials…
UK regular pay grows by stronger-than-expected 6%
LONDON: British wages excluding bonuses - in the sights of the Bank of England as it considers when to cut…
US weekly jobless claims increase more than expected
WASHINGTON: The number of Americans filing new claims for unemployment benefits increased more than expected last week as the labor…
Uncertainty slows Taiwan’s bond trading rate path
Bond traders in Taiwan aren’t an enthused lot these days amid uncertainty over the outlook for interest rates.
Global supply chain shift sparks competition for FDI
Malaysia faces competition for foreign direct investment (FDI) from the ongoing global supply chain shifts.
Flexible work arrangements important to employees
Malaysian employees view flexible working arrangements as the most important factor when seeking job opportunities, according to a salary report…
Spain’s central bank may be led by a woman
Spain may be about to become the first of the eurozone’s four biggest economies to name a woman to lead…