EconomyMalaysia’s GDP growth to stay at 4.7%; hinges on labour productivityInternational Finance DeskApril 24, 2019November 13, 2019 by International Finance DeskApril 24, 2019November 13, 2019 Gross fixed capital formation is expected to slightly increase, while public investments are expected to be low... Read more
EconomyUK household income from wages grows fastest since 2009International Finance DeskApril 23, 2019November 13, 2019 by International Finance DeskApril 23, 2019November 13, 2019 Consumption-driven growth might support the economy during Brexit... Read more
EconomyIn the NewsTechnologyUAE’s AI strategy to establish itself as global testing platform by 2031International Finance DeskApril 23, 2019November 13, 2019 by International Finance DeskApril 23, 2019November 13, 2019 The UAE Cabinet expects AI applications to drive the national GDP and create new economic opportunities... Read more
Economy$6 bn Indonesia high-speed rail to boost China’s Belt and Road InitiativeInternational Finance DeskApril 23, 2019November 13, 2019 by International Finance DeskApril 23, 2019November 13, 2019 No sovereign guarantees are provided for the project, which is a critical aspect of China's BRI... Read more
EconomyDubai GDP to grow 2.4% in 2019; 59% firms optimistic of growthInternational Finance DeskApril 22, 2019 by International Finance DeskApril 22, 2019 Activities around Expo 2020 will increase GDP growth to 3.8% in 2020... Read more
EconomyUK shoppers keep economy afloat as businessmen cut investmentsInternational Finance DeskApril 18, 2019 by International Finance DeskApril 18, 2019 Retail sales volume rose 6.7% year-on-year in March boosting the sluggish UK economy... Read more
EconomyDubai, Hong Kong sign deal to boost Islamic economy in Far EastInternational Finance DeskApril 18, 2019 by International Finance DeskApril 18, 2019 The agreement also proposes to recognise best practices in developing Islamic finance and halal trade... Read more
EconomyMoody’s warns South Africa’s rising debt impacts investment gradeInternational Finance DeskApril 17, 2019 by International Finance DeskApril 17, 2019 The country’s debt from state-owned enterprises could hit 65% of its overall GDP by 2023... Read more
EconomyUK ranks top on global investor appeal, despite Brexit uncertainty: EYInternational Finance DeskApril 16, 2019 by International Finance DeskApril 16, 2019 The biannual EY survey on potential M&A activity queried 2,900-plus senior executives worldwide... Read more
EconomyVenezuela economic recovery: US working on $10 bn fundInternational Finance DeskApril 15, 2019 by International Finance DeskApril 15, 2019 The US is forming a consortium to build a $10 billion trade finance fund for the Latin American country... Read more