Asia Is Still Growing. The IMF Sees Trouble Beneath the Numbers
Asia is still growing, but the IMF warns that energy costs, financial conditions and a possible AI investment correction could test the region's resilience.
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TA Securities Sees Malaysia’s Third-Quarter Growth at 4.7%
TA Securities expects Malaysia's economy to grow 4.7% in the third quarter of 2026 as domestic demand offsets moderating industrial activity.
China Wants to Share Technology. Malaysia Must Turn It Into Its Own Expertise
China's technology transfer proposals create an opportunity for Malaysia to develop engineering skills, stronger suppliers and more independent industrial capabilities.
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Asia Is Still Growing. The IMF Sees Trouble Beneath the Numbers
Asia is still growing, but the IMF warns that energy costs, financial conditions and a possible AI investment correction could test the region's resilience.
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IMF Sees Asian Growth Slowing as Energy and Yield Risks Build
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TA Securities Sees Malaysia’s Third-Quarter Growth at 4.7%
TA Securities expects Malaysia's economy to grow 4.7% in the third quarter of 2026 as domestic demand offsets moderating industrial activity.
Ringgit Edges Up to 4.0800 as Investors Await Malaysia GDP Estimate
China Wants to Share Technology. Malaysia Must Turn It Into Its Own Expertise
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Oil Prices Retreat as Supply Fears Collide With Weaker Demand Outlook
Brent and WTI crude fell more than US$1 as investors balanced Middle East supply threats against weaker global oil-demand expectations.
