Oil Price Shocks, Inflation and the Fragility of the Global Economy
By Dr Phar Kim Beng
Few economic indicators shape global stability as decisively as the price of oil.
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By Dr Phar Kim Beng
Few economic indicators shape global stability as decisively as the price of oil.
PUTRAJAYA, Sept 1 (Bernama) -- Malaysia celebrates a historic maritime milestone as Lloyd’s List 2025 has ranked Port Klang at the 10th position in the Top 100 Ports list, making it one of the world’s top 10 busiest container ports for the first time.
KUALA LUMPUR, June 8 (Bernama) -- Sub-regional initiatives such as the Indonesia-Malaysia-Thailand Growth Triangle (IMT-GT) and the Brunei Darussalam-Indonesia-Malaysia-Philippines East ASEAN Growth Area (BIMP-EAGA) have not only borne fruit significantly but proven to be vital complements to the ASEAN Economic Community (AEC) in boosting trade, investment and regional connectivity.
By Harizah Hanim Mohamed
KUALA LUMPUR, May 25 (Bernama) – A maritime value chain that facilitates shipping connectivity and secures sea lanes, along with the ability to counter disruptions, is vital for ASEAN, the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries and China in their quest to consolidate tripartite economic cooperation and integration.
KUALA LUMPUR, March 9 (Bernama) – Malaysia should embrace and prioritise green shipping trends to remain relevant despite its strategic advantage along the Strait of Malacca, a global management consultant said.
LUMUT, Feb 10 (Bernama) -- The Lumut Maritime Industrial City (LuMIC), designed for development over 25 years, is seen not only as a catalyst for the long-term economic growth of Perak but also as a complement to the country’s port sector.