Teething problems predicted for SKDS 2.0
The subsidised diesel control system 2.0 (SKDS 2.0), which was introduced to tackle the misappropriation and smuggling of subsidised diesel,…
Economy
UK on track to exit recession despite slower services growth, PMI data shows
LONDON: Britain's economy looks on track to exit recession when official first-quarter growth data is next published, despite a slowdown…
Steel, cement month-on-month prices remain unchanged in March – DoSM
KUALA LUMPUR: The month-on-month unit price index of steel and cement remained unchanged for most areas in Peninsular Malaysia, Sabah and…
Seafood exports rise to US$2bil in the first quarter
Seafood exports were worth nearly US$2bil in the first quarter, 8% up year-on-year, according to the Vietnam Association of Seafood…
Suzuki warns of action against excessive yen volatility again
Japanese Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki says authorities are ready to take appropriate action against excessive exchange rate volatility, repeating his…
Positive outlook for sector on tech upcycle
The positive outlook for Malaysia’s manufacturing sector remains intact despite activity staying below the growth threshold for the first quarter…
Govt expects global cocoa price hike to impact domestic industry soon
Indonesia expects a surge in the global price of cocoa may soon affect domestic food and beverage producers, with the…
Thailand records nine million foreign tourists in first quarter
Thailand welcomed 9,370,297 overseas visitors between Jan 1 and March 31, a 44% jump year-on-year, the Tourism and Sports Ministry…
M’sian equities may see mid-term consolidation
Fund managers believe that the local equity market is set for some tightening over the coming months, despite the indirect…