The pandemic and its related economic effects prompted a slowdown in initial public offerings (IPOs) in South-east Asia, as it did globally. However, there are indications that the region is set to see listing activity bounce back in the coming months.
While global trade has shrunk considerably following the outbreak of Covid-19, Malaysia has recently seen an unexpected rise in both its exports and trade surplus.
At the start of 2020, the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) – potentially the world’s largest free trade deal – seemed on track to be signed by the end of the year. However, the coronavirus pandemic has slowed that process, raising some questions about when the agreement will be formalised.
As the fallout of the Covid-19 pandemic continues, economists in Malaysia have outlined a series of proposals that could be used to fund the country’s record stimulus package.
Up to 15m Malaysians will receive a one-time handout of RM30 ($7.30) under a new scheme designed to accelerate consumer and merchant adoption of digital payments.
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