Economic recovery in a post-Covid-19 world will undoubtedly be challenging, yet Malaysian consumers reveal cautious optimism for the future inspired by fresh areas of potential growth. The immediate impacts of the coronavirus pandemic have resulted in significant changes in the nation’s day-to-da...

Growing champions: Channelling cautious consumer optimism in a post-Covid-19 world

Malaysia has long trumpeted its trade prowess, with total trade numbers going beyond RM1 trillion in several years. Magnificent achievement, no doubt. Yet, with such stellar numbers, the man on the street is often wondering how that translates into what goes into their wallet.

The backg...

My Say: Ever-rising trade numbers — but do they matter to the economy?

Vietnam's economic growth slowed in the first quarter of the year, according to official data released on Sunday, as the export-reliant economy faces challenges in coming months after being hit with hefty US tariffs.

Vietnam GDP slowed in first quarter ahead of Trump's tariffs

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese pledged to slash household energy bills with a A$2.3 billion (US$1.4 billion or RM6.2 billion) plan to lower the price of home batteries, as his centre-left government focuses on cost-of-living pressures ahead of the May 3 election.

Australian PM unveils US$1.4b plan to reduce power bills

Senate Republicans took a major step toward enacting President Donald Trump’s tax cut agenda and increasing the US debt ceiling, potentially injecting a small degree of certainty into financial markets roiled by the president’s tariff policies.

Trump tax cut, debt limit plan advances amid tariff turmoil

US households probably experienced slightly less overall inflation last month, a reprieve that economists view as temporary in the wake of President Donald Trump’s tariff tsunami.

US inflation set to give hints of Trump tariff pain to come

Israel has detained two British members of parliament and refused entry to the officials who were visiting as part of a parliamentary delegation, British Foreign Minister David Lammy said in a statement late on Saturday.

Two British MPs detained by Israel, British foreign minister says

France could see a 0.5 percentage point reduction in gross domestic product growth as a result of US President Donald Trump's tariff policies, Prime Minister Francois Bayrou said in an interview on Saturday.

Trump tariffs could cut GDP growth by half a point, French PM says

ROME (April 6): US tech-billionaire Elon Musk said on Saturday he hoped in future to see complete freedom of trade between the United States and Europe, speaking days after US President Donald Trump announced tariffs on trading partners.

Musk, a Trump adviser who has been working to eli...

Musk says he hopes for 'zero tariffs' between US and Europe

Therapy is not only for those who are unwell or struggling with a mental health issue. In fact, it can be just as valuable for those striving toward a goal or aiming to succeed. The key lies in removing the stigmas attached to psychotherapy and embracing it as a tool to enhance our mindset and perception of personal growth.

Sound mind, sound body

Radium Development Bhd (KL:RADIUM) is venturing into the healthcare sector with the Radium Hospital at Ayer Keroh in Melaka through its wholly-owned subsidiary A Famosa Specialist Hospital (Malacca) Sdn Bhd, says group managing director Datuk Gary Gan.

Charting new territory

Senate Republicans took a major step toward enacting President Donald Trump’s tax cut agenda and increasing the US debt ceiling, potentially injecting a small degree of certainty into financial markets roiled by the president’s tariff policies.

ROME (April 6): US tech-billionaire Elon Musk said on Saturday he hoped in future to see complete freedom of trade between the United States and Europe, speaking days after US President Donald Trump announced tariffs on trading partners.

Musk, a Trump adviser who has been working to eli...

US households probably experienced slightly less overall inflation last month, a reprieve that economists view as temporary in the wake of President Donald Trump’s tariff tsunami.

Therapy is not only for those who are unwell or struggling with a mental health issue. In fact, it can be just as valuable for those striving toward a goal or aiming to succeed. The key lies in removing the stigmas attached to psychotherapy and embracing it as a tool to enhance our mindset and perception of personal growth.

Radium Development Bhd (KL:RADIUM) is venturing into the healthcare sector with the Radium Hospital at Ayer Keroh in Melaka through its wholly-owned subsidiary A Famosa Specialist Hospital (Malacca) Sdn Bhd, says group managing director Datuk Gary Gan.

Israel has detained two British members of parliament and refused entry to the officials who were visiting as part of a parliamentary delegation, British Foreign Minister David Lammy said in a statement late on Saturday.

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese pledged to slash household energy bills with a A$2.3 billion (US$1.4 billion or RM6.2 billion) plan to lower the price of home batteries, as his centre-left government focuses on cost-of-living pressures ahead of the May 3 election.

Vietnam's economic growth slowed in the first quarter of the year, according to official data released on Sunday, as the export-reliant economy faces challenges in coming months after being hit with hefty US tariffs.

France could see a 0.5 percentage point reduction in gross domestic product growth as a result of US President Donald Trump's tariff policies, Prime Minister Francois Bayrou said in an interview on Saturday.

Malaysia has long trumpeted its trade prowess, with total trade numbers going beyond RM1 trillion in several years. Magnificent achievement, no doubt. Yet, with such stellar numbers, the man on the street is often wondering how that translates into what goes into their wallet.

The backg...

Ching-Fong Ong and Aparna Bharadwaj