Malaysia's 2Q GDP growth expected to moderate - economist
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia's second quarter (2Q 2026) gross domestic product (GDP) growth is expected to moderate to 4.8-5.0 per cent from 5.4 per cent in 1Q 2026, an economist said.
Ringgit opens higher vs US$ ahead of 2Q GDP estimate
KUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar on Wednesday as investors anticipated an upbeat advance estimate of Malaysia's second-quarter (2Q) gross domestic product (GDP), analysts said.
Chip sector poised for AI-driven expansion
The outlook for Malaysia's semiconductor sector is promising, but the recovery in demand is likely to be uneven across various subsectors according to TA Research.
Moody’s affirms Malaysia’s A3 rating
Moody's Ratings has affirmed Malaysia's long-term local and foreign-currency issuer ratings at A3 with a stable outlook, reflecting continued confidence in the country's credit profile, says the Finance Ministry (MoF).
Defensive volume growth to fuel consumer sector
The consumer sector is expected to remain resilient through the third quarter of financial year 2026 (3Q26), supported by steady household spending, stable employment and continued government assistance.
Vietnam, South Korea deepen financial cooperation through fintech
Building on decades of expanding trade and investment ties, Vietnam and South Korea are looking to deepen financial cooperation in areas including capital markets, financial technology (fintech), digital payments and sustainable finance.
Govt prioritises high value tourism growth
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is holding an integrated meeting on its 2027 action plan from Monday to Thursday.
B50 rollout requires more CPO output to fill demand, industry warns
Indonesian plantation players say they can supply the additional crude palm oil (CPO) needed this year under the government's latest biodiesel mandate but warn sustaining the policy will require significantly higher production in the years ahead.
Growth eases in second quarter despite AI boom
Singapore's economy has continued to benefit from the artificial intelligence (AI) boom, but grew at a slower pace in the second quarter of financial year 2026 (2Q26) as expansion in construction and wholesale trade eased.
Europe faces explosive debt trajectory, says IMF
Europe's sovereign-debt dynamics are in danger of going badly awry if the region doesn't get a grip on its public finances, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) says.
