M’sia key beneficiary of trade diversification
Global trade remains resilient despite the headwinds posed by policy uncertainty and geopolitics, with Malaysia to benefit as trade partners diversify their markets.
Further upside for ringgit, 2026 growth
The ringgit, Asia's top-performing currency in the past year, still has potential to gain as the economy continues to perform strongly, Second Finance Minister Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan says, indicating that growth forecasts may be revised higher.
Malaysia eyes 2026 as implementation year
After fixing its fiscal position, Malaysia is entering what policymakers are calling the "year of implementation" in 2026, with the focus now shifting from policy design to delivery.
US envoy: Seek opportunities throughout Malaysia
American investors should explore and expand their investments throughout Malaysia including Sabah and Sarawak and not confine themselves to only Kuala Lumpur and Penang.
OSV players to face risk with strong balance sheets
Maybank Investment Bank Research (Maybank IB) is maintaining a "neutral" stance on the oil and gas (O&G) sector while expecting the offshore support vessel (OSV) sub-segment to face persistent headwinds in the near term.
Services producer price index up 1% in 4Q25
The Services Producer Price Index (SPPI) rose 1% in the fourth quarter of 2025 (4Q25), maintaining the same rate of increase for the third consecutive quarter, according to the Statistics Department.
Opportunity to reposition the electronics business
As global trade rules tighten, environmental, social and governance (ESG) standards are becoming a mandatory passport for Vietnamese electronics enterprises seeking a place in international supply chains, turning compliance into both a test and an opportunity for the industry.
Petrochemical sector outlook remains bearish amid supply surge
The bearish demand-supply fundamentals of the global petrochemicals industry are likely to persist for another two years as new capacity coming onstream far exceeds demand growth across key value chains.
Map data exports US$136bil risk for South Korea
South Korea could face up to 197 trillion won (US$136bil) in cumulative economic losses over the next decade if it approves the overseas transfer of its detailed national map data without robust safeguards, according to a new academic study presented on Tuesday.
Layoffs increase for fourth straight year
The government has logged another annual increase in layoffs, continuing a four-year trend that points toward a growing informal sector.
