Malaysia jumps 8 places in global economic competitiveness ranking
The the International Institute for Management Development, which released the ranking on Thursday, said improvements across all four…
Experts expect property market to stabilize
RATES INFLUENCE: Liquidity is abundant, as reflected in a stock market rally, while a subsidy program for first-time…
A new trade war may be brewing. This time, Europe is taking a page from Trump’s playbook
There’s growing alarm among European leaders over the flood of Chinese exports threatening their home-grown industries, and their…
Current price of oil as of June 15, 2026
As of 9 a.m. Eastern Time on June 15, 2026, oil sold for $84.62 per barrel (using Brent…
World’s second richest nation’s non-oil exports post strongest growth in over 20 years
Singapore, the world’s second-richest country by GDP per capita in 2025 according to The Economist, saw its non-oil…
Ireland is now paying artists a basic income. Will the idea catch on?
Ireland’s basic income for artists has been made permanent after research showed that it boosted the economy. Other…
UK retail sales beat expectations amid hot weather boost
UK retail sales in May were boosted by hot weather (Jonathan Brady/PA) (PA Archive) UK retail sales bounced…
Economic benefit of Heathrow expansion slashed by 90 per cent
Saturday 20 June 2026 10:45 am | Updated: Saturday 20 June 2026 1:04 pm Heathrow has claimed expansion is…
How has financial assistance from family – or lack thereof – impacted you?
For generations, Americans have viewed hard work, education and career advancement as the primary paths to getting ahead.…
China resumes gallium exports to Japan after 4-month pause as rare earth magnet sales surge
China has resumed gallium exports to Japan after a four-month suspension amid continued relaxation of its rare earth…
Small businesses grapple with global whey protein shortage
When David Baillargeon placed an order for a batch of whey protein for his business last fall, his…
Nigeria’s Revenue Hits N15.8tn: Economists Cite Reform Impac
Economists have attributed Nigeria’s strong revenue performance in the first five months of 2026 to the impact of…