KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia, as a leading nation in the Muslim world, still has much to offer in best practices, trade and innovation, said Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Economy) Datuk Seri Mustapa Mohamed (pix). The country is a role model for the halal economy and has positioned itself as a prime mover of the global […]
Read MoreINDONESIA will offer generous incentives, including a 30-year tax break, for companies investing in a US$32 billion project to build a new capital city in the country called Nusantara, an official said late on Tuesday. Bambang Susantono, head of the Nusantara National Capital Authority, made the comments at a gathering with hundreds of local and […]
Read MoreThailand’s e-commerce is expected to post US$23 billion in gross merchandise value (GMV) this year, up 18% year-on-year, but the growth is much smaller than the previous year, weighed down by economic headwinds, according to a new survey by Facebook parent firm Meta and consultancy Bain & Company. The country’s e-commerce is predicted to grow to […]
Read MoreKUALA LUMPUR: The Statistics Department is carrying out a study on income patterns and basic facilities, which are important elements in the review of the Consumer Price Index (CPI), which will be held next year on the country’s inflation rate, according to chief statistician Datuk Seri Mohd Uzir Mahidin. Uzir said income pattern would have […]
Read MoreAccording to The International Monetary Fund (IMF), Laos is estimated to grow only 2.2 percent this year, the growth rate will increase to 3.1 percent by next year and will rise to 4.3 percent in 2027. The growth projection in October remains the same as that of July after it was downgraded from April’s forecast […]
Read MoreThe Finance Ministry is considering new measures to encourage spending in a bid to maintain the Thai economic recovery, according to Pornchai Thiraveja, director-general of the Fiscal Policy Office (FPO). He said the ministry will consult the FPO on the possible measures soon. Mr Pornchai added that he expects other ministries to unveil their own measures to […]
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