Economy

According to a Monday report from Malaysian financial service provider MIDF Research, foreign investors last week were net sellers of Malaysian stocks for a fourth consecutive week.
Malaysia in transition

Foreign money leaves Malaysia as economy slows

Mahathir suffers fresh blow as index provider signals market liquidity concern

25 April 2019
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Economy

Malaysia tip toes out of deflationary patch in March

Retail prices rise after two straight months of decline, rate cut looms

24 April 2019
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Nikkei Markets

Malaysian ringgit swoons on worries over bond index exit

Analysts flag mounting risk from capital outflows to continue to weigh on unit

18 April 2019
The agreement signals Malaysia's foreign policy direction vis-a-vis a major power under Mahathir, who is seeking direct investment to sustain economic growth from slowing further. (Nikkei Montage)
Belt and Road

China and Malaysia avoid embarrassment with rail project revival

Mahathir hopeful for more investment after bilateral confidence restored

15 April 2019
Indonesian fishermen work near pipes flushing sewage into the Porong River in the province of East Java.
Environment

Southeast Asia looks for outside help to flush sewage problems

Water treatment projects lure foreign expertise to deal with rising raw effluent

12 April 2019
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Nikkei Markets

Malaysia February exports fall fastest in more than 2 years

Analysts expect exports growth to edge higher but still stay muted through 2019

4 April 2019
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2 April 2019
The Singapore government has launched a series of new food projects in order to be able to feed its growing population. Earlier this month, it announced it would open an 'Agri-Food Innovation Park' for high-tech farming processes.
Economy

Singapore focuses on food security to counter external threats

City-state rolls out 'agri tech park' project as it seeks to reduce dependency on food imports

30 March 2019
Malaysia's central bank cautioned that oversupply in the property market could weigh on the construction segment
Economy

Bank Negara Malaysia projects economy to grow 4.3%-4.8%

Private spending to support growth through 2019 amid mounting external risks

27 March 2019
Bank Negara Malaysia  has stood pat since it last raised the key interest rate by 25 basis points in January 2018.
Nikkei Markets

Malaysia's deflationary patch stretches through February

Bolsters rate cut expectation despite prices likely to rise in the months ahead

22 March 2019
An attendant fills a vehicle with gas in the Philippines. Lower crude-oil prices has softened inflation across developing Asia.
Economy

Emerging Asia's inflation softens as oil and currencies steady

Upward pressure eases in Philippines while prices fall in Malaysia

16 March 2019
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Nikkei Markets

Malaysia's January industrial production growth beats view

Economists wary of current expansion pace as external risks loom, tip rate cut

14 March 2019
Japanese manufacturers are shipping fewer goods to China, a trend that is weighing on Japan's economy.
Trade war

Taiwan and Malaysia likely biggest losers in US-China trade deal

Supply shift could hit chip exporters hardest says Goldman

14 March 2019
Tech companies, such as Google and Facebook, have come under fire for their seemingly indiscriminate personal data collection practices. 
Opinion

Handling Big Tech in ASEAN

Cooperate in crafting and enforcing privacy and competition rules in digital markets

12 March 2019
Singapore's central business district. Banks from the city-state achieved strong profit growth in 2018 thanks to diverse operations and target markets.
Business trends

Southeast Asian banks log double-digit gains on strong lending

Singaporean players nab foreign cash, while Indonesia caters to individuals

8 March 2019
A view of the Kuala Lumpur skyline. The Malaysian government is pressing state-linked funds for higher returns as it works to restore fiscal health.
6 March 2019
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Nikkei Markets

Malaysia's central bank holds rate steady, as expected

Analysts expect BNM to stand pat this year but may cut rate if growth falters

5 March 2019
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1 March 2019
Mahathir Mohamad admitted that his government has not done enough to fulfill its election promises.
Malaysia in transition

Mahathir doles out cash to win over disgruntled Malaysian public

Prime minister makes policy U-turn to give one-off $25 payments to young voters

28 February 2019
Ant Financial, which operates the Chinese mobile payment platform Alipay, raised $14 billion from investors last year.
Business trends

Asia fintech leads global funding as Alibaba and Baidu wallets thrive

Sector raised $30bn last year, nearly double North America tally

27 February 2019
Malaysia re-introduced a single-tier Sales and Services Tax from September after scrapping the highly-unpopular goods and services tax in June. 
Nikkei Markets

Malaysia's January retail prices fall, first time since 2009

BNM likely to hold rate steady in 2019 despite inflation edging higher post-June

22 February 2019
It is time Mahathir got radical. (Photo by Keiichiro Sato)
Opinion

Breathing space for Mahathir

Growth spurt offers Malaysian leader a window for economic reform

18 February 2019
Singapore's spending on health care and other social programs will rise in 2019.
Economy

Southeast Asia's expansionary fiscal budgets put markets on edge

Governments struggle to maintain growth amid trade war and looming elections

16 February 2019
The government led by Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad maintained its growth forecast for this year at 4.9%. 
Economy

Mahathir revives high-profile council to boost growth

Malaysia's GDP accelerates for first time in 5 quarters

14 February 2019
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Asia Insight

Malaysia and Indonesia rush to slice up $3tn global halal market

From meat to massage oil, opportunities abound in mainly Muslim and non-Muslim nations alike

12 February 2019