It jumps 6.7% in March, with growth driven by increase in mining index

China, India expected to lead rebound; coup-hit Myanmar, meanwhile, likely to contract 9.8%

Trade surplus surges 96.1% as March exports surpass RM100 bil mark on rising demand for semiconductors, rubber

Recovering consumer, capital spending set to revive domestic activity; pick-up in global demand should boost exports, foreign investment

FBM KLCI slips 7.23 points; local note trades at 4.0990/1030 against greenback

Kingdom’s de facto ruler, however, keeps mum on name of the firm party to talks

Traders in wait-and-see mode, with surging economic activity expected in second half of 2021

Move targets massive multinationals including Amazon and Google

Lender makes 90% of its profit in Asia, with China and Hong Kong the major drivers of growth

Securities market records 92.5% y-o-y growth in segment profit to RM174.6 mil

Investment is for next-gen silicon development, 5G innovation across 9 states

705-member chamber expected to overwhelmingly back bare-bones agreement sealed last Xmas Eve after 9 months of bad-tempered talks

Move, along with govt’s RM69.9 mil monsoon aid, to benefit rubber tappers, smallholders nationwide