Currencies
Thai, Malaysian and Indonesian currencies gain as dollar weakens
Southeast Asia enjoys growth; political fears sink Turkish lira, Mexican peso
Economy
Malaysia's Khazanah fund expects 2024 returns to top last year's 5.7%
Chief investment officer credits strong domestic, U.S. and EU markets
Supply Chain
Taiwan's PSA opens Malaysian PCB plant to tap server, auto demand
Factory doubles the company's local capacity for printed circuit boards
Finance
Malaysian central bank keeps key rate steady amid modest inflation
Bank expects 2024 economic growth at upper end of its 4% to 5% projection
Trade
Thailand, Malaysia see strong export rebound on tech upcycle
Trade-oriented ASEAN countries logged double-digit growth in July
Transportation
Thailand's 'land bridge' ambitions face fresh roadblocks
Environmental and political concerns cloud plan to build new trade artery
Markets
Investors turn to ASEAN markets as inflation's grip loosens
Weakening dollar provides tailwind to region's high-growth economies
International relations
Malaysia's Anwar focuses on BRICS and trade in first India trip
Strong semiconductor partnership possible between the two countries, analysts say
Economy
Malaysia GDP growth accelerates to 5.9% in Q2
Robust consumption leads to strongest expansion in six quarters
Currencies
Ringgit, baht gain against dollar on speculation of U.S. rate cut
Asian central banks seen weighing own moves as inflationary pressures ease
Currencies
Malaysian ringgit hits 16-month high against dollar
Country's strong economy fuels rebound amid greenback sell-off
Economy
Southeast Asia to outpace China's GDP growth and foreign investment: report
Think tank projects 5.1% average growth next decade in six key economies
Opinion
Malaysia sheds short-termism to become Asia's comeback kid
Investors embrace political stability as alarms sound over Thailand's fragility
Transportation
Thailand's new rail links carry hope for expanded Chinese trade
Laos-China railway become a key gateway for Thai and Malaysian exports
International relations
Singapore and Malaysia bolster ties with rail, special economic zone
Commuter line to ease border congestion while 3,500 sq. km area to promote investment
Economy
Malaysia central bank holds key rate steady on inflation risks
Monetary authorities cite likely price rises after change to diesel subsidies
Supply Chain
Malaysia to build port near Kuala Lumpur amid supply chain shift
Developer Tanco teams up with a Chinese company on AI-driven facility
Trade
U.S. tops China as ASEAN's largest export destination
Positions flip-flop for 1st time in 6 quarters, following supply chain shift
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China up close
Analysis: Xi Jinping's Belt and Road leaves Malaysia with a 'ghost' island
Forest City project in Johor remains in limbo as Beijing prepares for key meeting
Semiconductors
Malaysia to train 60,000 engineers in bid to become chip hub
Government to allocate $5.3bn in new National Semiconductor Strategy
Food & Beverage
Japanese firms 'reimport' items originally developed for Asian markets
Sodas, noodles prove popular among domestic consumers too
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Economy
Malaysia's GDP grew 4.2% in Q1, fastest in a year
Robust consumption and export recovery help lift economy
Opinion
Japan cannot make CO2 disappear just by exporting it
Plans for overseas storage must involve taking permanent responsibility
Interview
Malaysia aims to lure overseas venture capital to spur startups
Economy minister says such funding is key to sector's development
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Finance
ASEAN banks grapple with uncertain U.S. Fed interest rate cuts
From loan stresses to payouts, lenders manage murky financing prospects