Chances of a trade war increase on two fronts
China’s export boom goes far beyond the high-tech industries that are in Western crosshairs, leaving Beijing at risk of a…
Economy
Over US$23bil potential projects identified under Indo-Pacific framework – Tengku Zafrul
KUALA LUMPUR: The Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity (IPEF) partners, which include Malaysia, said at the inaugural Clean Economy Investor Forum…
Philippine CPI rises for fourth straight month
Philippine annual inflation quickened for a fourth straight month in May due largely to the faster pace of increases in…
Thai SMEs facing problems accessing credit
Thailand needs to urgently resolve problems of credit access for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), which are key for the…
Inflation cools further as policy pivot hopes rise
South Korea’s inflation eased more than expected in May, nudging the central bank an inch closer to joining global peers…
Philippine central bank rejects rate-cut call
Philippine central bank governor Eli Remolona has pushed back against the rate cut outlook given by the country’s finance chief,…
Manufacturing PMI rises to 50.2 in May 2024
The seasonally adjusted S&P Global Malaysia manufacturing purchasing managers’ index (PMI) rose to 50.2 in May 2024 from 49 in…
Prospects for oil and gas sector still solid
The prospects for the domestic oil and gas industry look bright this year, given the expected increase in upstream capital…
Chairman: EPF remains committed to inclusivity
The Employees Provident Fund (EPF) is making strides in addressing challenges of old-age income security, in particular for the four…