PBOC flags imported inflation risks, vowing to enhance policy flexibility
THE People's Bank of China stressed the need on Monday to monitor the risk of imported inflation, pledging to intensify the forward-looking, flexible and targeted nature of its policies amid rising global uncertainties.
Malaysia prioritising high-value Ai data centre, says BMI
KUALA LUMPUR: BMI, a unit of Fitch Solutions, views Malaysia as prioritising high-value and capital-intensive projects by formalising its policy of only approving larger artificial Intelligence (AI) data centres that require more capital.
RCEP must pivot to high-complexity trade and integrated supply chains
HAIKOU (China): The Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) must evolve beyond traditional tariff reductions and simple transhipment towards high-complexity trade and integrated supply chains.
Economy to stay positive
PETALING JAYA: Analysts are broadly positive that the economy will continue to be anchored by growth in real industrial output but cautioned that prolonged geopolitical uncertainties may weigh on expansion activities.
BNM may cut rates if growth disappoints amid uncertainties
PETALING JAYA: Demand destruction in Malaysia's trading partners will begin to outweigh the benefits of higher energy prices enjoyed by the country, according to BMI.
Wholesale, retail trade maintains upward trend
PETALING JAYA: The wholesale and retail trade sector posted a stronger-than-usual 9.8% year-on-year (y-o-y) growth in March 2026.
Dovish BoK official urges inflation fight
SEOUL: South Korea's central bank needs to prioritise controlling inflation as it could exceed the target rate after the war in Iran drove up energy prices, an outgoing member of the policy-setting board says.
Trump to press China over approach to war in Iran
BEIJING: US President Donald Trump is expected to press President Xi Jinping over China's approach to Iran and hammer out details on a new board of trade when they meet this week in Beijing, senior US officials say.
China, Asean to pool strength in blue economy
THERE is immense potential for China and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations to deepen cooperation in the blue economy sector and build a more integrated common market, a move that will strengthen regional resilience against external shocks and inject fresh momentum into regional growth, officials and experts said on Sunday.
Services sector up 8.1% in 1Q2026, with revenue reaching RM682bil
KUALA LUMPUR: The services sector expanded by 8.1 per cent year-on-year (y-o-y) in the first quarter (1Q) of 2026, with revenue reaching RM682 billion, according to the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM).
