Resilient demand: Customers filling their trolley with groceries at a supermarket in Bayan Lepas, Penang. Household spending has endured against the backdrop of external challenges, signalling recovery strength.
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Malaysia: Recession not likely

PETALING JAYA: Economists are taking a cautious stance on the economy, as global headwinds take a firm grip on the global macroeconomic landscape. Not only will these challenges affect domestic demand, the key driver of the Malaysian economy, but can also affect the country’s exports and business sentiments overall, they say. As a small and […]

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Vietnam: State Bank cuts key rates to spur growth

The State Bank of Việt Nam (SBV) announced it will reduce several policy interest rates from Monday, the regulator announced on its website Friday night. HÀ NỘI – The State Bank of Việt Nam (SBV) announced it would reduce several policy interest rates from Monday, the regulator announced on its website Friday night. “In order […]

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Thailand: Outlook for stable gains

Thailand’s economy is estimated to expand by 3.6% this year, up from 2.6% last year, supported by stronger private consumption, a recovery in the tourism sector and pent-up demand following China’s reopening, according to the World Bank. The 2023 outlook was unchanged from its forecast in December. The World Bank projects Thai economic growth of 3.7% […]

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