Using surprise data to counter economic gloom in China
Chinese officials are using a new strategy to help shape a positive narrative on their nation’s slowdown: Making early disclosures…
Statistics Department: Malaysia’s inflation up 1.8% in February 2024
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia’s inflation increased by 1.8% in February 2024, with the index points recorded at 132.1 against 129.8 a…
WCT may gain from Subang airport revival
PETALING JAYA: WCT Holdings Bhd (WCT) could emerge as a potential beneficiary of the proposed RM3.7bil Subang Airport Regeneration Plan…
Equity fundraising leads the way in applications
PETALING JAYA: The Securities Commission (SC) says equity fundraisings continued to register a higher number of equity applications submitted in…
Banks set to implement Basel capital
KUALA LUMPUR: The majority of Asia-Pacific banking jurisdictions are set to take the latest global iteration of Basel capital standards…
M’sia still a preferred destination for FDI in the region
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia remains a preferred destination for foreign direct investment (FDI) in the region and has attracted increasing interest…
Subdued consumer sentiment likely to persist
PETALING JAYA: RHB Research remains neutral towards the consumer sector as it expects subdued consumer sentiment to persist.
Econpile set to win more jobs on potential upturn in construction
PETALING JAYA: RHB Research is optimistic on Econpile Holdings Bhd’s prospects to secure more projects, including mega ones, in the…
Once high-flying Hong Kong bankers become a lost generation
HONG KONG: When Eric Li lost his job after his family office employer relocated away from Hong Kong, he knew…