EconomyMarketsChina’s BRI expected to drive bull run in Malaysia’s stock marketInternational Finance DeskApril 30, 2019November 13, 2019 by International Finance DeskApril 30, 2019November 13, 2019 Massive Belt and Road projects to attract foreign funds to Malaysia equities... Read more
CompanyEconomyWorld Bank signs $4.8 mn deal with Kenya to boost private sector reformsInternational Finance DeskApril 29, 2019November 13, 2019 by International Finance DeskApril 29, 2019November 13, 2019 The Kenya Investment Climate Project is expected to improve Kenya’s ranking in the World Bank’s Doing Business report... Read more
EconomyIn the NewsTradingUOB signs MoU to help Chinese firms use Singapore as ASEAN launchpadInternational Finance DeskApril 29, 2019November 13, 2019 by International Finance DeskApril 29, 2019November 13, 2019 MoU between UOB, SGX, and CCIOC will present Singapore as a regional financial centre to foreign investors... Read more
EconomyTechnologyTransportDubai to switch to 25% autonomous vehicles by 2030 in new strategyInternational Finance DeskApril 25, 2019November 13, 2019 by International Finance DeskApril 25, 2019November 13, 2019 The Dubai autonomous vehicle strategy will drive Dh22 billion in annual savings... Read more
EconomySector InsightChina writes off Ethiopia’s loan interest until 2018 endInternational Finance DeskApril 25, 2019November 13, 2019 by International Finance DeskApril 25, 2019November 13, 2019 China will work on the Beautifying Sheger project in Addis Ababa which is worth more than $1.1 bn... Read more
EconomyChinese investors prefer Southeast Asia for international investmentsInternational Finance DeskApril 25, 2019November 13, 2019 by International Finance DeskApril 25, 2019November 13, 2019 Chinese companies reduced FDI into the US and the EU by 83% and 70% respectively... Read more
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