IMF slashes 2015-2016 world growth forecast
WASHINGTON: The International Monetary Fund sharply cut its 2015-2016 world growth forecast of only six months ago, saying lower oil…
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UN warns of growing inequality and joblessness
GENEVA: Unemployment will rise by 11 million in the next five years due to slower growth and turbulence, the UN…
Citic gets US$10.4 bln from firms
TOKYO: Japanese trading house Itochu said Tuesday that it is teaming up with Thai agricultural giant Charoen Pokphand Group to…
Govt to intensify efforts to meet RM178 bln contribution target for palm oil
KUALA LUMPUR: The government will intensify its efforts to realise the Gross National Income Contribution for the palm oil industry…
MoU to help boost opportunities for Malaysian, Aussie SMEs
MELBOURNE: Business growth options and opportunities for Victorian and Malaysian small and medium businesses are set to broaden following the…
Current rainy spell to hit FFB output in the state
KUCHING: The current spate of heavy rains in East Malaysia raises the alarm for plantation players here in terms of…
Mida: Lower ringgit will attract more investments from the US
KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Investment Development Authority (Mida) is optimistic that the lower ringgit will attract more investments from the…
Currency tug, boon and bane for O&G players
KUCHING: The currently-low currency exchange rate between the US dollar and ringgit is both boon and bane for oil and…