China’s leaders meet to chart five-year economic blueprint
The plan is a sprawling document that sets out a range of socio-economic targets for the next five years, such as average life expectancy, labour productivity growth, and grain…
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China’s GDP momentum keeps growth on track
They said growth momentum is expected to persist in the final quarter of the year, supported by a potential new round of measures aimed at shoring up demand, spurring consumption…
Peninsular Malaysia’s rising demand for more power generation capacity
Peninsular Malaysia’s existing generation capacity is under pressure to keep pace with rising demand and to support the country’s decarbonisation targets.
China economy to keep growing, IMF forecasts
The IMF's 4.8 growth projection for China, close to China's goal of about 5 percent growth for the year, has reflected the shifting effects of trade policy and domestic efforts.
India’s headline inflation for September eases to 99-month low at 1.54%
The decline in headline inflation and food inflation during September is mainly attributed to a favourable base effect and to a decline in inflation of vegetables, oil and fats,…
Malaysia all set for domestic tourism boom: industry players
They believe it will also benefit food and beverage outlets and small businesses, creating a wider economic spin-off as Malaysians explore more of the country, rediscovering the…
Gold fever grips Nepal as economy stalls and fears mount
Despite crises and shrinking incomes, bullion demand soars as investors seek a safe haven amid rumours of demonetisation and political uncertainty.
Inequality shadows Malaysia’s growth story
The country's economic mobility remains elusive – with over half of the poorest 20% of the population still trapped at the bottom, exposing the structural inequality shadowing…
Malaysia’s Budget 2026: Tighter tax enforcement needed
While new or broad-based taxes appear unlikely, analysts believe greater enforcement and improved collection efficiency will be key to sustaining revenue momentum and narrowing…
Indonesia struggles to create jobs for its youth
According to research from the World Bank, one out of seven young Indonesians may find themselves out of work.