Singapore core inflation at 1.4% on year in April, lower than expected
SINGAPORE: Singapore's key consumer price gauge rose 1.4% in April from a year earlier, official data showed on Monday, below economists' expectations.
Malaysia's PPI records 5.4% increase in April 2026
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia's Producer Price Index (PPI) rises 5.4 per cent in April 2026 against 1.1 per cent in the previous month, the highest increase since August 2022, mainly driven by higher crude oil and petroleum-related product prices, said the Statistics Department (DOSM).
Malaysia retains competitive edge in global halal industry through Jakim - BMI
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia's institutional credibility remains a key competitive advantage in the global halal certification landscape, underpinned by the internationally recognised halal certification system developed by the Department of Islamic Development Malaysia (JAKIM), according to BMI, a unit of Fitch Solutions.
Singapore economy beats expectations in Q1 with 6% annual growth, risks ahead
SINGAPORE: Singapore's economy grew a greater than expected 6.0% in the first quarter of 2026 from a year earlier, data showed on Monday, but officials said the Middle East conflict had weakened the outlook with downside risks ahead.
M’sian travellers most influenced by social media
PETALING JAYA: Malaysian travel consumers rank among Asia Pacific's (Apac) most influenced by social media, yet remain deeply sceptical of it, research has found.
Energy transition to bolster debt issuance
PETALING JAYA: The country's energy transition is set to fuel a fresh wave of long-term financing demand, with billions of ringgit expected to flow into renewable energy (RE), grid upgrades and battery storage projects over the coming decade.
War-driven inflation rises in Fed’s favoured gauge
WASHINGTON: The US Federal Reserve's (Fed) favoured top-line inflation gauge is rapidly approaching 4% as a war-driven spike in energy costs generates unease that price pressures will broaden.
US hits wall on Iran economic sanctions
WASHINGTON: The Donald Trump administration has launched its "Economic Fury" campaign to hobble Iran's economy with sanctions more than a month ago. So far, the country is unbowed.
What if Hormuz doesn’t reopen?
WHEN the Suez Canal closed in 1967 after war broke out between Egypt and Israel, 15 ships got trapped inside the waterway.
Aussie govt consulting with startups after backlash
CANBERRA: Australia's centre-left government is consulting with small businesses, particularly startups, over the implications of a planned clampdown on tax breaks unveiled in this month's budget, Cabinet Secretary Andrew Charlton says.
