Asia finance leaders say they are ready to act to stem volatility risksFinance leaders from China, Japan, South Korea, and ASEAN nations met in Samarkand. They pledged to watch for excessive financial market vo...
03 May, 2026, 07.24 PM IST
War revives stagflation dangers for global economyGlobal economic outlook faces uncertainty as seven weeks of Middle East conflict impact growth and inflation. Business surveys from Austral...
19 Apr, 2026, 08.37 AM IST
World finance chiefs head to IMF with a sense of déjà vuGlobal economic policymakers convene amid concerns over President Trump's actions impacting Middle East growth. The IMF warns of reduced ca...
12 Apr, 2026, 07.41 PM IST
Biggest currency clampdown in decade risks backfiring for IndiaIndia's Reserve Bank of India has intervened to support the rupee, forcing local banks to unwind bearish bets. This move, while strengtheni...
10 Apr, 2026, 01.38 PM IST
Gold hoarding by central banks picks pace in February, but Russia remains big sellerGlobal central banks stepped up gold buying in February, led by strong purchases from Poland, China, and several emerging markets, even as ...
06 Apr, 2026, 12.43 PM IST
S&P Global Ratings raises India’s FY27 growth forecast to 7.1%S&P Global Ratings has boosted India's growth forecast for FY27 to 7.1 percent. Strong consumer spending and exports are driving this optim...
25 Mar, 2026, 01.56 PM IST
Thailand foreign tourist arrivals down by 7.45% so far this yearThailand's foreign tourist arrivals from January 1 to October 19 decreased by 7.45% year-on-year, reaching 25.65 million visitors. Malaysia...
22 Oct, 2025, 09.54 AM IST
Malaysia central bank says Google misquoted exchange rate a second timeThe ringgit, which declined to a 26-year low last month, has weakened about 2.44% this year. Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) has said the curren...
17 Mar, 2024, 08.20 AM IST
Indians visiting Malaysia can now get visas on arrivalThe VOA fee will be MYR 200 ($46), and travellers will be required to show proof that they have at least $500 cash/debit card/credit card/t...
31 May, 2022, 10.55 AM IST
Australia, Malaysia, Singapore and South Africa launch central bank digital currency schemeMany governments and central banks around the world are exploring the use of central bank digital currencies, which are digital forms of ex...
02 Sep, 2021, 01.05 PM IST
Malaysia's economy posts biggest annual decline since 1998 crisisThe economy contracted 3.4% year-on-year in the October-December period, falling for a third straight quarter and faster than the 3.1% decl...
11 Feb, 2021, 10.23 AM IST
Palm rises to nearly two-week high on hopes of slower output growthDalian's most-active soyoil contract gained 2.8%, while its palm oil contract rose 2.91%. Soyoil prices on the Chicago Board of Trade were ...
14 Sep, 2020, 03.45 PM IST
Gold steadies on easy money policy hopesSpot gold was down 0.1% at $1,581.16 an ounce at 1117 GMT, while US gold futures for April delivery were up 0.4% to $1,580.80.
08 Mar, 2013, 04.00 AM IST
- Oil rises on Statoil lockout, palm oil on poor weather
Brent crude oil prices rose towards $102 a barrel on Thursday on fears that Norway's oil output could be sharply cut.
06 Jul, 2012, 02.29 AM IST
- Govt, RBI in talks on more borrowing: Subbarao
However, Subbarao admitted the global situation was uncertain and hence it was difficult to calibrate a roadmap in advance.
08 Feb, 2009, 06.29 PM IST
- Malaysia to guarantee all bank deposits
Malaysia said it will guarantee all bank deposits for the next two years, following similar moves by Hong Kong and Singapore amid fears tha...
17 Oct, 2008, 08.20 AM IST
- Malaysian banks to set up ICBUs
Bank Negara Malaysia, has decided to allow commercial and investment banks in the country to set up international currency business units (...
14 Aug, 2007, 01.30 PM IST