The Malaysian economy has the resiliency to bounce back from the current situation due to its strong and productive labour force, an economist said. Juwai IQI chief economist Shan Saeed said the gover…
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The Great Wall against China: Understanding India’s new foreign investment rules
The finance ministry on Wednesday notified changes in FDI (Foreign Direct Investment) rules which mandate “prior approval” from the Centre for foreign investments from countries “tha…
ADB: Pandemic need not turn into economic meltdown
THE Asian Development Bank (ADB) believes countries should act fast in responding to the coronavirus 2019 (Covid-19) pandemic to prevent further deterioration of the economy. In an Asian Development B…
Talking heads: A U-shaped global growth recovery?
GERALD AMBROSE, COUNTRY HEAD – ABERDEEN STANDARD INVESTMENTS MALAYSIA, ABERDEEN STANDARD INVESTMENTS Where are you seeing exciting investment opportunities in Malaysia, and how are you positioning you…
Government eyes ‘rolling restart’ of economy
The government is looking at the possibility of a “rolling restart” and “rolling reopening” schemes for the selective and gradual lifting of the Luzon-wide enhanced community quarantine after April 30…
White House Targeting 9 States to Start Reopening US Economy
The White House is targeting nine U.S. states that have recorded the fewest number of confirmed coronavirus cases to be among the first to reopen their economies. Dr. Deborah Birx, the White House vir…
Rebound Predicted For Malaysia Stock Market
The Malaysia stock market snapped the two-day winning streak in which it had collected more than 30 points or 2.2 percent. The Kuala Lumpur Composite Index remains just above the 1,385-point plateau a…
Why an Inclusive Circular Economy is Needed to Prepare for Future Global Crises
The risks associated with existing production and consumption systems have been harshly exposed amid the current global health crisis but an inclusive circular economy could ensure both short-term and…
Malaysian Banks Unswayed by Worldwide Moves to Cut Dividends
As banks elsewhere scrap or defer dividend payments, investors in Malaysian lenders can still expect their usual cash rewards. Malayan Banking Bhd., the biggest lender by market value, plans to keep i…
Fauci says ‘rolling reentry’ of US economy possible in May
The United States’ top infectious disease expert said Sunday that the economy in parts of the country could have a “rolling reentry” as early as next month, provided health authorities can quickly ide…