Malaysians prefer debit cards and e-wallets for ease and better rates
Drawn by the convenience of making payments through the phone and debit cards while travelling, many say going cashless relieves them of the stress of carrying wads of cash.
Finance
US tariffs spur China stimulus prospects as Hong Kong gains ‘safe haven’ appeal
US tariffs on transshipped goods could negatively impact Hong Kong’s trade sector. However, in terms of investment activity, the financial center could further sharpen its edge…
Asian shares fall as US unleashes fresh tariffs, jobs data up next
Late on Thursday, President Donald Trump signed an executive order imposing tariffs ranging from 10 percent to 41 percent on US imports from dozens of countries and foreign…
Scrapping Malaysia’s high-value goods tax – the good and the bad
While some see it as unfair to tax common folk while bringing relief to the rich, others feel it would help the economy and prevent cases of double taxation.
Why South Korea’s stock market dances to foreign tunes
Offshore capital sets tone for Kospi, as trading volume and influence eclipse muted domestic voices.
Checks, gaps, global voices: The evolving face of South Korea’s bank governance
With CEOs and legacy ties still exerting implicit power in some high-level conference rooms, the extent to which boards can hold management accountable remains in question.
All adult Malaysians to receive RM100 under Sara programme for Merdeka Day, says PM Anwar
The Prime Minister stated that this assistance is available for use from Aug 31 until Dec 31, and can be spent on essential goods at over 4,100 stores nationwide.
Laos, Vietnam launch e-wallet to boost digital trade, tourism
Vietnam and Laos introduced LamoPay on July 18 in Vientiane, aiming to ease digital payments for travelers and SMEs while promoting deeper economic and e-commerce cooperation.
South Korea kicks off US$10 billion coupon programme to spur spending
However, there are concerns that the coupon program could add strain to the government’s fiscal health, which has already been put to the test.
India leads the world in fast payments: IMF
India has emerged as the global leader in fast payments, according to the International Monetary Fund’s report titled ‘Growing Retail Digital Payments: The Value of…