Singapore Q1 GDP up 2.7% y/y, above market forecast
SINGAPORE: Singapore's economy grew 2.7% on a year-on-year basis in the first quarter of 2024, government data showed on Thursday,…
South Korea extends rate pause, raises growth outlook
SEOUL: South Korea's central bank kept its benchmark policy rate steady for an 11th straight meeting on Thursday as the…
Ringgit slips as Fed minutes weigh on demand
KUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit fell at Thursday's opening as the US dollar strengthened following Federal Reserve minutes highlighting growing concerns…
Vibrant semiconductor industry fortifies Malaysia’s role as reliable regional partner – PM
TOKYO: Malaysia's vibrant semiconductor industry bolsters its position as a reliable regional partner in manufacturing, trade, and innovation, said Prime…
FBM KLCI maintains positive sentiment despite US rate jitters
KUALA LUMPUR: The FBM KLCI stayed on an upward trajectory over the early session with gains seen in more than…
Asia stocks ease as central banks play game of patience
SINGAPORE: Several Asian share benchmarks fell on Thursday as markets digested the implications of policymakers in major economies preferring to…
Singapore April core inflation at 3.1% y/y, matching forecasts
SINGAPORE: Singapore's key consumer price gauge rose 3.1% in April on a yearly basis, in line with economists' forecasts, official…
Oil prices fall for fourth straight day as US rate hike prospects emerge
OIL prices eased for a fourth straight session on Thursday after the minutes of a U.S. Federal Reserve meeting revealed…
Bank Negara international reserve up at US$113.3bil
KUALA LUMPUR: Bank Negara’s international reserves rose to US$113.3bil as at May 15 compared with US$112.8bil as at April 30.