IMF Sees Malaysia Growth at 5.2% While Urging Stronger Fiscal Buffers
The IMF expects Malaysia to grow 5.2% in 2026 while recommending broader revenue, better-targeted subsidies and continued fiscal consolidation.
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Hong Kong Investors Chase Outperformance but Temper Return Expectations
Hong Kong investors showed Asia's strongest desire to outperform markets, but their long-term return expectations were below the regional average.
IMF Sees Asian Growth Slowing as Energy and Yield Risks Build
The IMF forecasts Asia's growth will slow to 4.4% in 2027 as energy shocks, higher global yields and AI-related concentration risks build.
Ubisoft Plans 70 Singapore Job Cuts as Global Restructuring Deepens
Ubisoft plans to cut 70 jobs at its Singapore studio and proposes closing Finland's RedLynx operation as it pursues further cost reductions.
Trump Deposition Dispute Deepens in US$10 Billion Defamation Case
A British broadcaster has asked a Florida federal court to compel Donald Trump to set a deposition date before discovery closes in his US$10 billion lawsuit.
Apple Prepares December AI Launch in China After Regulatory Delays
Apple is preparing to launch its first Apple Intelligence features in mainland China in December, with local AI partnerships and a more limited feature set.
Temasek Trust and World Bank Group Link Capital to Asian Development
Temasek Trust and the World Bank Group will explore co-financing and catalytic-capital projects across climate, energy, health, water and agriculture.
Malaysia’s Anti-Rent-Seeking Law Moves to 2027 as ‘Ali Baba’ Gap Persists
Malaysia is preparing legislation to define and curb rent-seeking and Ali Baba arrangements, with a parliamentary target set for 2027.
Microsoft Reclaims Record High as AI Rally Adds US$1.4 Trillion
Microsoft has reached a record high after a four-month rebound added about US$1.4 trillion in market value, renewing focus on Azure growth and AI spending returns.
MAS Pauses Tightening as Singapore Inflation Outlook Begins to Ease
MAS has kept Singapore's exchange-rate policy settings unchanged after two tightenings, balancing firm growth against inflation expected to ease in 2027.