Banking and Finance
DBS: Singapore GDP to Double by 2040, Dollar May Reach Parity with USD
DBS Research forecasts Singapore’s GDP doubling by 2040, with the Straits Times Index nearing 10,000 and currency parity with USD.
Category: GDP
GDP
Singapore: Economy Grows 2.9% in Q3 2025, Expansion Moderates Across Key Sectors
Singapore’s economy expanded 2.9% in Q3 2025, slowing from 4.5% in Q2, as manufacturing and construction growth moderated.
Economy and Business
Budget 2026: Prudent Fiscal Path, Neutral Market Impact
Malaysia's Budget 2026 emphasizes fiscal responsibility, social support, and targeted tax increases while prioritizing development in key sectors and regions.
Carbon Tax
Updated: Highlights of Budget 2026
Khazanah invests RM600 million in Carcosa Seri Negara, while Malaysia targets tourism growth, renewable energy projects, and tax incentives in Budget 2026.
Cost of Living
Malaysians Spend RM5,566 Monthly in 2024, with Housing and Dining Out Leading Expenses
DOSM survey shows Malaysians’ average spending hit RM5,566 monthly in 2024, dominated by housing, utilities, and rising dining-out habits.
Economy and Business
Malaysia’s Debt Set to Hit RM1.7 Trillion by 2030 Despite Deficit Reduction Plans
Malaysia's national debt is set to rise to RM1.7 trillion by 2030, with ongoing deficits and challenges to fiscal sustainability.
Banking and Finance
Materialization of tariff risks could prompt BNM to reassess risks and adjust its policy path ahead
BNM holds OPR at 2.75%, adopts neutral tone, highlights tariff risks, projects moderate inflation, resilient domestic demand through 2026.
Economy and Business
BNM is slightly more confident on Malaysia’s economic prospects
Bank Negara Malaysia maintains the Overnight Policy Rate at 2.75%, showing increased confidence in the economy's future growth.
Business News
BNM Holds OPR at 2.75% to Support Growth Amid Global Uncertainty
BNM maintains OPR at 2.75%, citing steady growth, moderate inflation, resilient domestic demand, and ongoing global uncertainties affecting outlook.
Economy and Business
FMM Warns of Slower Growth Ahead as Global and Domestic Challenges Weigh on Malaysia’s Economy
Malaysia’s economy faces slower growth in 2H 2025 as SMEs struggle with rising costs and global uncertainties, warns FMM.
Economy and Business
Malaysia’s Growth Outlook Eases as Leading Index Slips in June 2025
Malaysia’s leading index fell -0.2% in June, while GDP grew +4.4% in 2QCY25. Trade improved in July, and growth forecast revised to +4.3%.
Cost of Living
Analysts revised Malaysia’s full-year GDP forecast upward to 4.3% from 4.0%.
Malaysia’s GDP grew 4.4% in 2Q25, supported by services and construction, despite weak net exports and slower manufacturing expansion.
Economy and Business
BNM: Malaysia’s Household Debt Manageable at 84.3% of GDP
Malaysia's household debt is 84.3% of GDP, with strong borrower resilience and forecasted economic stability ahead.
Business News
Analysts Warn of Slower Malaysia Growth in 2H 2025 Amid Global Policy Uncertainties
SERC projects Malaysia’s growth to slow in 2H 2025 amid global uncertainties, urging strong governance for 13th Malaysia Plan success.
Artificial Intelligence
RM611 Billion 13th Malaysia Plan to Drive Inclusive, AI-Powered Growth
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim launched the 13th Malaysia Plan, a RM611 billion investment roadmap focusing on sustainability, technology, and economic diversification for 2026-2030.
Banking and Finance
IMF Raises Malaysia’s 2025 Growth Forecast Amid Trade Policy Uncertainty
The IMF has increased Malaysia's 2025 GDP growth forecast to 4.5%, boosted by global trade improvements amid ongoing US tariff uncertainties.