Paris’ lean Olympics won’t blow any budgets
Paris’ “lean” Olympic Games are unlikely to do any lasting damage to France’s finances, thanks to 95% of its venues…
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Russia: Broker to take on frozen assets swap
Russians who own frozen foreign securities will be able to apply from March 25 to sell them to foreigners with…
Foreign firms still bullish on China market
CHINA's latest emphasis on nurturing new quality productive forces as well as the efficient policies introduced during the annual sessions…
Malaysia’s real GDP to improve to 4.5% in 2024 on resilient domestic demand – Moody’s Ratings
KUALA LUMPUR: Credit ratings agency Moody’s Ratings expects Malaysia's real gross domestic product (GDP) growth to improve to 4.5 per cent in 2024…
China’s Jan-Feb imports and exports beat forecasts, signals global trade rebound
BEIJING: China's export and import growth in the January-February period beat forecasts, suggesting global trade is turning a corner in…
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…
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…
Australia economy grows meagre 0.2% in Q4 as spending sputters
SYDNEY: Australia's economy grew at a snail's pace in the December quarter as a punishing squeeze on household incomes brought…