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Malaysia sees further upside for ringgit, 2026 growth forecast

The ringgit still has potential to gain as the economy continues to perform strongly, Malaysia's Second Finance Minister Amir Hamzah Azizan said.

Global investors shun Thailand as election overhang hits assets

Some of the world’s biggest money managers say this weekend’s general election is prompting them to keep exposure limited, as the outcome will only compound existing challenges.

Citi analyst rebuked by Indonesia finance chief for lacking PhD

Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa, Indonesia's finance minister, speaks during the Indonesia Economic Summit in Jakarta, Indonesia, on Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2026. Purbaya said a warning about corporate transparency from MSCI Inc. last week, which triggered a slump in local stocks, represents an opportunity for an economy which he defended as fundamentally robust. Photographer: Dimas Ardian/Bloomberg

Singapore courts young travellers with new campaign

A woman cycling past shophouses in Koon Seng Road in Katong, 12 April 2024. Peranakan shophouses in Katong and Joo Chiat provide a glimpse of Singapore’s past.

Asia’s factory activity expands on solid global demand

China’s factory activity expanded at a faster pace in January as export orders rebounded.

National strategy proposed to help workers navigate AI impact on jobs

One of the ways to ensure Singaporeans get good jobs is to make lifelong learning a practical reality for workers and to empower them to take charge of their careers.

MAS raises 2026 inflation forecasts but keeps Singdollar policy unchanged

On average over 2026, core inflation momentum is expected to come in at a pace that is slightly below trend.

US Fed holds rates steady as Powell stays silent on Trump attacks

Fed chairman Jerome Powell's term as chief of the US central bank ends in May.

Global trends bring growth for S-E Asia if it can overcome risks from AI, trade tensions: Panel

Moderated by Kuek Yu Chuang (left), deputy CEO of SPH Media, the panel expressed optimism over South-east Asia’s growth potential.

China’s industrial profits reverse slump after deflation eases

Industrial profits climbed 5.3 per cent in December from a year earlier, compared with a plunge of more than 13 per cent in November.

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