Winners and losers as the Ringgit falls
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China’s Yuan devaluation prompted a global sell-off in emerging markets’ currencies.China’s Yuan devaluation prompted a global sell-off...
Will the Falling Oil Price Mean Austerity for Malaysia?
3 min read
The recent decline of the oil price – and therefore an increase in oil price volatility – have created a particularly uncertain forecasting environment that cannot be overlooked when attempting to forecast the economic outlook for 2015.
Manufacturing in Penang: Onwards and Upwards
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In 2013, Penang's share of the manufacturing sector to the overall GDP of the state was almost equal to that of the service sector, at 47.8%. Penang shows that its manufacturers have a higher overall share towards its income than the Malaysian average.
The Crude Dynamics of the Price of Petrol
7 min read
The price of oil dropped threefold within the first 20 days of this year, alongside a Ringgit that sorely depreciated against the US Dollar. With our dependency on oil money, how bad is the situation?
Preparing for Challenging Times Ahead
8 min read
The external macro environment for 2016 remains challenging for Malaysia. Being a small and open economy, Malaysia – and Penang along with it – is h...
Will 2017 Crow or Croak?
12 min read
Advertisement2016 has been a year of surprises and shocks. Uncertainty became the new normal, as a combination of factors – Brexit, Trump's Whit...
AFLOAT AND AGILE: Its Broad Base Bodes Well for Penang’s Economy
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Bayan Lepas Industrial Park.Having an open, export-driven economy means that Penang’s development is directly impacted by world events.Uncertainti...
Embracing A.I.
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According to the World Bank, Malaysia’s economic growth will continue at a moderate pace over the next two years. This goes together with the bank’s expectation of lower capital expenditure growth in Malaysia.