Malaysia central banker sees rate hold in 2024 with growth at 5%
The Straits Times Business News Inflation won’t exceed 3 per cent, according to Bank Negara Malaysia’s deputy governor. Go to Source 10/09/2024 – 06:02 / Twitter: @hoffeldtcom
Singapore’s growth momentum is challenged by weak global outlook, says report
The Straits Times Business News The country’s economy is set to expand by 2 per cent in 2024, said Oxford Economics. Go to Source 19/06/2024 – 09:19 / Twitter: @hoffeldtcom
Ant’s Singapore digital bank Anext eyes growing demand from foreign firms
The Straits Times Business News More than 30 per cent of the bank’s customers were foreign business owners, spanning 78 nationalities, as at the end of May. Go to Source 06/06/2024 – 03:43 / Twitter: @hoffeldtcom
Australia economy slows to a crawl in Q1 as households feel inflation squeeze
The Straits Times Business News Annual growth dropped to 1.1 per cent, the slowest pace in three decades. Go to Source 05/06/2024 – 06:09 / Twitter: @hoffeldtcom
Jardine Matheson Q1 performance similar year on year; lower full-year profit expected
The Straits Times Business News Shares in the company fell 1.7 per cent to close at US$38.45 on May 23 before the business update. Go to Source 23/05/2024 – 15:00 / Twitter: @hoffeldtcom
Haidilao hotpot chain operator eyes global growth after positive US debut
The Straits Times Business News Its American depositary shares are up 7.4 per cent after three sessions in New York. Go to Source 22/05/2024 – 06:04 / Twitter: @hoffeldtcom
Reshaping of supply chains will have medium-term impact and may not be inflationary, say analysts
The Straits Times Business News 48 per cent of business leaders believe costs will be passed on to consumers. Go to Source 21/05/2024 – 15:03 / Twitter: @hoffeldtcom
PropertyGuru Q1 loss narrows to $6.3 million
The Straits Times Business News Revenue rose 11.9 per cent on the back of a strong growth in the Singapore marketplaces segment. Go to Source 21/05/2024 – 09:01 / Twitter: @hoffeldtcom
Thailand’s economic growth slows even as it beats estimate
The Straits Times Business News The 1.5 per cent year-on-year growth was well above the 0.8 per cent median estimate in a Bloomberg survey. Go to Source 20/05/2024 – 06:03 / Twitter: @hoffeldtcom
Singapore’s growth trajectory remains intact on improving exports, tourism boost: MAS
The Straits Times Business News MAS maintained its estimate of 1 per cent to 3 per cent growth in 2024. Go to Source 26/04/2024 – 06:03 / Twitter: @hoffeldtcom