3+ hour, 36+ min ago  (1607+ words) Economic growth in developing Asia and the Pacific is expected to slow to 5. 1% in both 2026 and 2027, down from 5. 4% last year, according to the latest forecasts by the Asian Development Bank (ADB). This is due to the'conflict in the Middle East…...

1+ day, 10+ hour ago  (530+ words) Economies across Southeast Asia are drawing renewed investor interest, as the latest 2026 Global Opportunity Index (GOI) highlights a region navigating global headwinds with measured growth and increasing resilience. Published by the Milken Institute, the annual index assesses the investment attractiveness…...

3+ week, 5+ day ago  (155+ words) Hong Kong's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate decreased from 3. 9% in November 2025 - January 2026 to 3. 8% in December 2025 - February 2026, according to the latest labour force statistics released by the Census and Statistics Department (C&SD). The underemployment rate, meanwhile, remained stable at 1. 7% in the…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (847+ words) Malaysia's economy ended 2025 on a steady note, supported by robust domestic demand, resilient industrial performance, and sustained external trade activity, according to the latest Malaysia Economic Statistics Review (MESR), Volume 2/2026 released by the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM). The report…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (385+ words) The Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM) has released the multidimensional poverty index (MPI) for Malaysia for the reference year 2024, with comparisons to 2022. The MPI uses a multidimensional framework covering education, health and living standards to measure poverty beyond monetary income....

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (257+ words) Malaysia is attempting to rebalance wage growth through its Progressive Salary Policy (Dasar Gaji Progresif or DGP), introduced under the mid-term review of the 12th Malaysia Plan. In a verbal response in Parliament on 23 February 2026, Khairul Firdaus Akbar Khan, Deputy Human…...

2+ mon, 1+ day ago  (417+ words) The Malaysia ringgit's'nominal effective exchange rate (NEER) appreciated by 3. 8% against currencies of Malaysia's major trading partners in Q4 2025, said Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM). The currency also gained 3. 9% against the US dollar during the quarter, supported by both external and domestic factors....

2+ mon, 1+ week ago  (423+ words) The Budget targets economic growth through strategic manufacturing, infrastructure, and SME support, while aiming to promote competitiveness and resilience. - Significant investment in human capital, skills development, and services sectors aims to empower youth, healthcare professionals, and creative industries. - Total expenditure…...

2+ mon, 2+ week ago  (364+ words) Ricky Miraj has been appointed HC Strategy & Culture Division Head at Garuda Indonesia, moving on from his previous role as the organisation's'Human Capital Strategy & Communication Division Head. In his new role, Ricky tells HRO that his top priority is ensuring…...

3+ mon, 4+ day ago  (416+ words) Malaysia's unemployment rate fell to 2. 9% in November 2025, marking its lowest level since November 2014, according to the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM). This translated to 518, 400 unemployed persons, based on DOSM's latest Labour Force Statistics, Malaysia, November 2025 release. In a statement issued…...