Economy

Mega projects, tourism to propel Thai growth

Expanding domestic demand, services to help economy, says minister  by SUTTINEE YUVEJWATTANA & THOMAS KUTTY ABRAHAM  A SLEW of billion-dollar…

2 weeks ago

For once, put the people first please

There have been too many distractions to get us back on the road to mend after a fractious election and…

4 weeks ago

BofA says hard landing to hit stocks in 2H

Last week, BofA’s global fund manager survey showed most investors aren’t convinced the equity rally of 2023 will last  THE…

4 weeks ago

Petronas Gas’ share price lower following weaker fy22 net profit

PETRONAS Gas Bhd's (PGB) share price on Bursa Malaysia fell by 0.91 per cent following its announcement of a lower…

1 month ago

Malaysian timber exports hold steady, but EU regulation may hinder growth

The development of the timber industry can and must go hand-in-hand with the conservation of tropical forests  by ANIS HAZIM …

1 month ago

Keeping up with digitalisation

By utilising digital technologies, SMEs can contribute to the growth and prosperity of the economy as a whole  MORE than…

1 month ago

Nurul Izzah confirms no longer Senior Economic and Finance Advisor to PM

PKR vice-president Nurul Izzah Anwar today confirmed that she was no longer serving as the Senior Economic and Finance Advisor to…

1 month ago

Malaysia’s GDP grew by 7% in 4Q22, 8.7% in 2022

By S BIRRUNTHA / pic TMR MALAYSIA’S economy grew by 7.0% year-on-year (YoY) in the fourth quarter of 2022 (4Q22),…

1 month ago

Oil market faces bigger surplus even as China reopens

by GRANT SMITH  GLOBAL oil markets face a bigger surplus this quarter than previously expected, with demand still constrained despite…

2 months ago

Anwar says receptive to comments, willing to explain Nurul Izzah’s appointment

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said he is open to receiving comments and will clarify his daughter Nurul Izzah’s appointment…

2 months ago

DoSM: Malaysia economic indicators to moderate this year despite global slowdown

This is due its improved labour market and continuous external demand THE Department of Statistics Malaysia (DoSM) said Malaysia can…

2 months ago

Targeted subsidy mechanism will improve Malaysia’s fiscal position — Rafizi

THE targeted subsidy mechanism, which prevents leakages of resources, will improve the country's fiscal position, says Economy Minister Rafizi Ramli. He said the government started out…

2 months ago

South Korean economy shrinks for first time since early 2020

SEOUL – South Korea's economy shrank in October-December for the first time since the second quarter of 2020, as exports…

2 months ago