Asia Pacific region to see resilient growth despite China slowdown — S&P
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 25 — The Asia Pacific region (Apac) remained a multi-speed region, with its developed economies undergoing soft landings and seeing low but positive...
Research houses upbeat about economic outlook post-state elections
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 14 — The just-concluded six state elections did not change Malaysia’s balance of power, despite opposition gains. While the combined seat tally...
2023 could remain challenging for corporates — CGS-CIMB
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 19 — CGS-CIMB Research (CGS-CIMB) predicts that 2023 could remain challenging as corporates adapt to the new policy and political landscape post-15th...
OCBC Bank: BNM likely to raise another 25 basis point in next MPC meeting
KUALA LUMPUR, July 12 — Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) is expected to increase the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) by another 25 basis points this year,...
Economic outlook has ‘darkened’, business and government leaders warn in Davos
DAVOS, Switzerland, May 24 — Multiple threats to the global economy topped the worries of the world’s well-heeled at the annual Davos think-fest on Monday,...
Moody’s Analytics expects Malaysia’s economy to rebound in fourth quarter
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 15 — Malaysia’s fourth-quarter growth is expected to rebound on the back of a strong export performance, as well as a pick...
Ringgit ends marginally higher against US dollar
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 9 — The ringgit closed marginally higher against the US dollar today, albeit moving in a tight range. Bank Islam Malaysia Bhd...
IMF downgrades Asean-5 2021 economic outlook, keeps global growth forecast at 6 pct
KUALA LUMPUR, July 28 — The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has revised downwards the 2021 economic outlook for Asean-5 countries by 0.6 per cent to...