World body projects global growth at 3.3 pct in 2026, 3.2 pct in 2027

Emerging market, developing economies expected to grow 4.2 pct this year, 4.1 pct in 2027

Global body also warns of fading dynamism as 2020s expected to be weakest decade for world growth since 1960s

This implies a full-year growth at 4.8 pct, says research house

Positive growth, contained inflation, sound financial system positions nation as very favourable investment destination, says economist

Washington's renewed tariffs emboldens Chinese firms to shift focus to Southeast Asia, Africa, Latin America, amid concerns about overcapacity

More challenges lie ahead of 2026 despite low unemployment, inflation, rising real incomes across the board, says PM Wong

Domestic demand, services sector's continued expansion to remain main growth drivers, says Kenanga IB

Projection revised based on stronger-than-expected economic performance despite recent signs of export softness

Optimistic outlook shaped by improvements in recent IPI data, sharp rise in exports, November PMI rebound

Manufacturing sector key to index's resilience, allaying fears over impact of tighter trade rules, says analysts

Renewed trade tensions with Washington highlight vulnerabilities of China's lopsided economy

Diversified economy continues to underpin resilience, fiscal consolidation, governance reforms strengthens macroeconomic fundamentals

Nation's structural reforms continues solidly, external shocks can be weathered more effectively

Growth projection for 2026 also drops from 6.2 pct to five pct

Bangkok looks to conclude reciprocal tax agreement with US by year's end, expand trade in continential markets

New figures come after considering upcoming reduction in RON95 retail prices, SST expansion's limited inflationary impact

KUALA LUMPUR, July 29 — Global economic growth is projected to reach 3.0 per cent in 2025 and 3.1 per cent in 2026, above the reference forecast in the April 2025 World Economic Outlook (WEO), according to the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) July 2025 WEO update, released today.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 18 — Malaysia’s trade performance remained firm in the first half of 2025 (1H2025), rising by 4.8 per cent to RM1.46 trillion compared to the corresponding period in 2024, said the Investment, Trade, and Industry Ministry (Miti).

KUALA LUMPUR, July 18 — Hong Leong Investment Bank Bhd (HLIB) has maintained its “overweight” call on Malaysia’s renewable energy (RE) sector for the second half of 2025 (2H 2025), supported by strong structural themes and a positive earnings growth cycle.