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Malaysia: OPR remains at 2.75%

PETALING JAYA: Economists have welcomed Bank Negara’s move to keep the country’s benchmark interest rate unchanged for the second time this year. With the economy expected to slow down in the coming quarters amid elevated price pressures, the central bank’s decision to retain the overnight policy rate (OPR) at 2.75% may provide breathing space for […]

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Thailand: Grab unit upbeat on potential for growth

Grab Thailand is optimistic with regard to its operating profit this year given the business direction of its parent, Nasdaq-listed Grab Holding, which aims to break even. The local unit plans to focus on sustainable growth thanks to the recovery of its core businesses, especially ride-hailing, with daily service usage slightly surpassing levels posted before the […]

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Economists lift Singapore growth forecast slightly to 1.9%

SINGAPORE: Private sector economists have raised slightly their forecast for Singapore’s economic growth in 2023, with the pace seen accelerating to 2.5% in 2024, according to a Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) survey. Most of the 21 economists and analysts who participated in the quarterly survey believe robust growth in China, underpinned by economic reopening […]

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