World Bank Revises Malaysia’s 2024 Growth Forecast Upward to 4.9%

World Bank Revises Malaysia’s 2024 Growth Forecast Upward to 4.9%

The World Bank has raised its projection for Malaysia’s economic growth in 2024 to 4.9%, an increase of 0.6 percentage points from its earlier forecast of 4.3% in April 2024. This revision reflects Malaysia’s stronger-than-expected performance in the first half...
Singapore’s M&A Market Sees Significant Growth in 2024

Singapore’s M&A Market Sees Significant Growth in 2024

Singapore’s position as a regional hub for mergers and acquisitions (M&As) continues to strengthen, with deal values surging in 2024. According to data from the London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG), M&A turnover involving Singapore companies reached USD 51...
Singapore Attracts Strong FDI Amid Global Shifts

Singapore Attracts Strong FDI Amid Global Shifts

Singapore has continued to attract substantial foreign direct investment (FDI) amidst global corporate changes, with the Economic Development Board (EDB) securing SGD 5.4 billion (USD 4 billion) in fixed asset investment commitments in the first half of 2024. This...
PEZA Eyes Increased Singaporean Investments in Philippine Ecozones

PEZA Eyes Increased Singaporean Investments in Philippine Ecozones

The Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) is ramping up efforts to attract more Singaporean investments, especially in high-impact, energy-intensive sectors such as semiconductors and electric vehicle manufacturing. At the 4th Philippines-Singapore Business and...