Malaysia can become a top-30 economy, says Abdul Wahid
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia can become one of the world's 30 largest economies if its annual nominal gross domestic product (GDP) growth outpaces that of other countries by at least two percentage points, according to Tan Sri Abdul Wahid Omar.
Factories set to maintain healthy pace
CHINA's manufacturing sector is expected to remain resilient and sustain its expansion in the second half despite a slight moderation in momentum in July, as policymakers step up efforts to bolster domestic demand while ensuring a smooth transition from old growth drivers to new ones, experts said.
Malaysia should focus on niche, high-value space tech segment, says MYSA
PUTRAJAYA: Malaysia needs to focus on developing high-value technologies (tech), components, and services to strengthen its position in the global space economy's supply chain and reap the economic benefits of the sector, said Malaysian Space Agency (MYSA) director-general Datuk Azlikamil Napiah.
New Zealand unemployment climbs to decade-high of 5.6% in Q2
SYDNEY: New Zealand's jobless rate climbed to a decade-high in the June quarter as a sharp rise in the number of people looking for work outweighed gains in employment, a sign of slack that could limit how high interest rates might rise this year.
Syariah investing moves into new sectors
Syariah investing is evolving from a defensive strategy into one centred on structural growth, with opportunities emerging in artificial intelligence (AI), healthcare, private credit and digital infrastructure as the global Islamic finance industry enters its next phase, market experts shared.
Exporters likely to strengthen ESG data amid EU rules
Malaysian exporters will still feel the indirect impact of the proposed sustainability reporting standard by the European Financial Reporting Advisory Group despite the earnings threshold for compliance of non-European Union (EU) parent companies and their branches and subsidiaries located in the EU having been raised.
AI-driven re-rating expected for tech sector
Malaysia's technology sector looks set to remain on a firm growth trajectory as artificial intelligence (AI) adoption broadens across the semiconductor supply chain and demand for higher- value solutions accelerates.
Prabowo eyes BI chief aligned with his goals
Granted independence after the 1997 Asian financial crisis, Indonesia's central bank remains one of the few institutions to retain autonomy since Prabowo Subianto became president two years ago.
India’s edible oil imports hit 10-month peak
India's edible oil imports climbed to their highest level in 10 months in July as refiners increased purchases of palm oil and soyoil to replenish inventories ahead of the festival season amid tightening domestic supplies, five dealers say.
Manufacturing gains traction as new orders hit eight‑month high
Malaysia's manufacturing sector enters the second half of the year on a firmer footing, with new orders growing at their fastest pace in eight months, raising hopes of a stronger contribution from the sector to third-quarter (3Q26) economic growth.
