KUALA LUMPUR (July 1): The IHS Markit Malaysia Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI), a composite single-figure indicator of manufacturing performance, fell to 39.9 in June 2021 from 51.3 a month earlier as Malaysia’s Covid-19-driven movement restriction policies resulted in output and incoming orders moderating to the greatest extent since the worst of the initial outbreak […]
Read MoreThe government is accelerating talks with neighbouring countries to reopen 11 border checkpoints to boost cross-border trade which has already shown signs of strong recovery. According to Commerce Minister Jurin Laksanawisit, reopening more border checkpoints will help a lot in boosting border trade activities during the remaining months of the year. Thailand operates 97 checkpoints, […]
Read MoreThe consumer price index (CPI) in April 2021 increased by 1.1 per cent year-on-year (y-o-y) compared to April 2020. Prices of food and non-alcoholic beverages increased by 1.5 per cent. Meanwhile, non-food prices increased by one per cent. The CPI increase was largely attributed to increases in the prices and costs of transport (7.2 per […]
Read MoreAccording to the newest information from the Lao Trade Portal website, Laos posted a trade deficit of USD 54 million in May of this year. According to the report, Laos’ exports in May reached USD 425 million while imports were USD 479 million. Laos’ main export goods include copper ore, bananas, mixed gold (gold bars), cassava, […]
Read MoreJAKARTA, July 1 (Reuters) – Indonesian business groups on Thursday urged authorities to ensure there is enough financial support for companies, warning that otherwise new restrictions to tackle a surge in COVID-19 cases could result in layoffs and bankruptcies. The “emergency” curbs, which come into effect between July 3 to 20, will shut shopping malls, […]
Read MoreKUALA LUMPUR: The domestic financial markets were affected by both domestic and external factors in May, while investor sentiment was affected by the uncertainty surrounding the course of the pandemic in the region, Bank Negara said. It said the imposition of stricter containment measures amid rising Covid-19 cases domestically led to further concerns over the […]
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