Growth in investments seen this year, says Zafrul
Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz says Malaysia can expect a minimum 8% to 10%…
Economy
Vietnam reports surprise 5% fall in exports
Vietnam’s exports unexpectedly contracted in February, belying hopes of a quick turnaround suggested by the previous month’s data.
US and Europe at odds on tapping US$280bil of Russian assets
The United States and its European allies say they’re determined to use frozen Russian assets to help Ukraine – somehow.
BoJ risks roiling markets with traders underprepared
The risk of the Bank of Japan (BoJ) roiling markets in March appears to be increasing, with economists on high…
BoE’s inflation forecasts called no worse than Fed and ECB
The Bank of England’s (BoE) forecasts failed to predict the worst bout in inflation in generations, though its forecasting errors…
World Bank to streamline loan, asset guarantees
The World Bank Group said it would consolidate its loan and investment guarantee structure as part of its goal to…
Japan factory output tumbles in further gloom
Japan’s industrial output last month slumped the most since the Covid-19 pandemic, government data shows, adding to the gloom for…
BoJ needs to conduct hike without drama
The Bank of Japan (BoJ) should nimbly end its negative interest rate policy with minimum fuss, according to an economics…
Vietnam invests over US$3.7bil in Development Triangle provinces
Vietnam has invested over US$3.7bil in 110 projects in the Laos and Cambodian provinces located in the three countries’ Development…