US’ Ross says three pct GDP growth ‘not achievable’
WASHINGTON: The US economy will fall short of the Trump administration’s goal of three per cent growth this year and…
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US Senate finance panel unlikely to support import tax — Chairman
WASHINGTON: A 20 per cent import tax, backed by Republican leaders in the House of Representatives, is unlikely to win…
Australia hits banks with higher taxes
CANBERRA: The Australian government pledged to deliver a small budget surplus in 2020 to 2021, slapping big banks with new…
Ekuinas funds perform well in financial year 2016
KUALA LUMPUR: Ekuiti Nasional Bhd’s (Ekuinas) Ekuinas Direct (Tranche I) and the Ekuinas Direct (Tranche II) funds recorded ,gross portfolio…
OPR likely to maintain at three per cent
KUCHING: The Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) is likely to maintain at three per cent for 2017 amidst strong headline inflation…
Labuan will still rely on Sabah after cabotage scrapped
LABUAN: The abolishment of the more than 30 year-old cabotage policy is set to benefit this duty-free-island economically, especially consumers…
Reform efforts signal bright outlook for M’sian gas industry
KUALA LUMPUR: The outlook for Malaysia’s gas industry is bright, underpinned by industry reform efforts embracing legal and regulatory requirements,…
O&G players told to cut cost, invest in new tech
KUALA LUMPUR: Oil and gas (O&G) players should look at consolidating, reducing costs and investing in new technologies to sustain…