Malaysia

Malaysia’s GDP grew 5.6 Per Cent In 2012

Malaysia’s economy grew by 5.6 per cent last year compared to the 5.1 per cent in 2011, said Bank Negara Malaysia. The central bank said despite the challenging global economic environment, the country’s economy recorded a higher growth of 6.4 per cent in the fourth quarter of last year.

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8 years ago

February 21, 2013

Bahar Karaman

Total investments remained robust and were the main growth driver during the quarter, it said in a statement Wednesday.

Bank Negara said private consumption growth continued to remain strong although the pace of increase moderated.

The growth during the quarter also benefited from a significantly lower negative contribution from net exports.

On the supply side, most economic sectors recorded improvements in growth during the quarter.

Domestic demand continued to expand at the pace of 7.5 per cent with gross fixed capital formation remaining strong, registering double-digit growth of 15 per cent in the fourth quarter.

Private sector investment advanced by 20.2 per cent, supported by capital spending in the domestic-oriented manufacturing and consumer-related services sub-sectors, namely, telecommunications, real estate, aviation and the on-going implementation of projects in the oil and gas sector.

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Malaysia

Department of Foreign Trade (DFT) to organize Southern Trade Fair

The event will provide a platform for business negotiations and stimulate the economy, trade and investment in the three southern border provinces.

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2 years ago

April 19, 2019

National News Bureau of Thailand

DFT to organize Southern Border Trade Fair

BANGKOK, 18 April 2019 (NNT) – The Department of Foreign Trade (DFT) will organize a Southern Border Trade Fair to provide knowledge to entrepreneurs in preparation for accessing the Malaysian market.

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Hong Kong

Hong Kong’s Star is Fading – Where Will Asia’s Next Financial Center Be?

Rising concerns over the interventionist policies of the Chinese government have led to Hong Kong losing its luster

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2 years ago

April 16, 2019

Chris Green

Not too long ago, it was universally agreed among the traders and bankers of the world that the city-state of Hong Kong was the place to do business in Asia.

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