UK retail sales rise by most in nearly three years – ONS
LONDON: British retail sales rose by a stronger-than-expected 3.4% in January from December when they fell by 3.3%, data from…
Category: Economy
Malaysia’s 2023 moderate economic growth in sync with other Asean countries – DoSM
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia’s 2023 gross domestic product (GDP) growth is in tandem with other Asean countries which also showed moderate growth, said the Department…
Malaysia registers economic growth of 3% in 4Q, 3.7% in 2023
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia's economic growth slowed to 3% in the fourth quarter of 2023, with exports remaining subdued over the…
Singapore’s Jan exports up 16.8% y/y, steeper rise than forecast
SINGAPORE: Singapore's non-oil domestic exports grew 16.8% in January from the same month a year earlier, official data showed on…
Philippine rate pause likely as focus shifts to timing of cuts
The Philippine central bank is poised to extend its interest-rate pause for a third straight meeting, as the focus shifts…
Taking another shot with next-gen H3 rocket
Japan will try again this weekend to launch its new flagship rocket, the H3, in a bid to restore its…
Startups hope for support in Singapore’s Budget 2024 for digitalisation
The republic’s startups are seeking more government support in the light of global challenges and rapid technological advancements that may…
South Korea price pressures poised to ease
South Korea’s state-run think tank says inflation is expected to cool at a faster pace this year than previously projected…
Yen’s fall foils BoJ’s decision on rate hike
The yen’s rapid fall past 150 against the dollar adds a further complication for the Bank of Japan (BoJ) as…