Malaysia-EU FTA discussions still on track
KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysia-European Union (EU) Free Trade Agreement (FTA) initiative is proceeding on track with discussions having resumed recently.…
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External environment to affect country’s IPI growth
KUCHING: Malaysia’s industrial production index (IPI) growth in the second half of the year (2H15) will continue to be affected…
China’s bid to extend economic diplomacy entangled in EU fund rules
BRUSSELS: China could invest up to 10 billion euros (US$11.1 billion) in Europe’s new infrastructure fund, but a final decision…
Thailand ignites solar power investment in Southeast Asia
BANGKOK:Come December, Thailand will have more solar power capacity than all of Southeast Asia combined as record sums of money…
Iran deal would add to oil glut, open door to cement, steel imports
SINGAPORE: Any nuclear deal between Iran and six world powers loosening sanctions against Tehran could flood an oversupplied oil market…
No surprise in June stocks level for plantation sector
KUCHING: June 2015 inventory levels of 2.15 million metric tonnes (MT) of palm oil is within expectation as it is…
Digi records lower turnover and earnings in 2Q15
KUCHING: Digi.com Bhd (Digi) registered lower turnover and earnings in the second quarter of 2015 (2Q15) as compared with 2Q14.…
Greece seals new bailout deal to avoid euro exit
BRUSSELS: Greece reached a desperately-needed bailout deal with the eurozone yesterday after marathon overnight talks, in a historic agreement to…