Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin has launched the MyAssist MSME Portal, a one-stop centre and new norm solution for business facilitation needs of the small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The Prime Mini…
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Shift in Global Economy – Bangladesh needs to be prepared to cope with it: FM
Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen said the nation should be prepared with skills, education and infrastructure as a major shift is taking place in the world economy. “To gain from this change, …
How Bangladesh became Standout Star in South Asia Amidst Covid-19
Bangladesh, the shining model of development in South Asia, becomes everyone’s economic darling amidst Covid-19. The per capita income of Bangladesh in the fiscal year 2020-21 is higher than that of m…
Bangladesh goes from basket case to rising star
May 25 was a historic day for the small South Asian country of Bangladesh, when its central bank approved a $200 million currency swap facility for the nearby island economy of Sri Lanka. Last month, …
Is Southeast Asia ready for a US-China tech decoupling?
Recent developments suggest that both China and the United States are taking steps towards unravelling or “decoupling” their technology ecosystems. Nowhere has this been more evident than in the semic…
Malaysia continues to be the prefered investment destination for high-value manufacturing and global services hub in asia amid pandemic
Targeting Quality Investments Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA) as the principal investmentpromotion agency has been effective to target and attract the right types of investments,part…
Why India’s COVID-19 crisis could spell global economic catastrophe
Just months ago, the Indian government was boasting about its handling of the pandemic. Health officials prematurely declared victory over COVID-19 and began lifting restrictions, which, coupled with …
ASEAN discusses global value chain prospects
The growth of global value chains (GVCs) could help spur post-pandemic economic recovery in ASEAN, but it will require proactive economic measures on the part of members. Deputy Secretary-General of t…
HSBC to invest in operations amid accelerated digital adoption
HSBC Bank Malaysia Bhd is adapting to changes in the digital landscape by investing in operations to ensure it meets the needs of its customers who are riding on the wave of accelerating digital trans…
Agriculture human capital to push Philippines to upper middle-income status
Upgrading to the upper-middle income status remains achievable if the country will focus on improving the agriculture sector and its human capital, according to Socioeconomic Planning secretary Karl C…