More Russian incursions would hurt Ukraine economy — Central bank
WASHINGTON: Russia’s further incursions into eastern Ukraine would have serious macroeconomic consequences, destabilizing banks and crimping Ukraine’s national output, the…
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Investors support deals spree, happy to see US companies buy growth
NEW YORK: After years of responding to shareholder calls for stock buybacks and dividends, major American companies are hearing a…
Thais brace for recession as crisis nears crunch time
BANGKOK: The golden Buddha statues, amulets and lucky charms that festoon Sakuntala Mettawong’s tiny Bangkok cellphone shop are not helping…
Election adds bounce to Indian sugar demand
MUMBAI: Namdev Desai, manager of a small restaurant near the ruling Congress party’s office in south Mumbai, has stocked up…
A tough year for IPOs
KUCHING: Initial public offerings (IPOs) have been lacklustre so far into the year despite earlier optimism for Malaysia’s IPO market…
Residential property supply to exceed demand
KUCHING: The supply of residential properties in Malaysia for 2014 is expected to be more than that seen in 2013,…
Pound surges as UK economy strengthens
Fundamental Outlook US stocks fell despite being assured of low interest rates by the Federal Reserve. Stronger economic data…
MPONGOC calls on Malaysian banks, GLCs to commit to sustainable palm oil
KOTA KINABALU: Malaysian banks and government-mandated institutions that invest in growth sectors must commit to play a role in improving…