CBRE: E-commerce backed retail thrives in China, India

PETALING JAYA: Retail leasing markets in Asia Pacific have been quiet through the first quarter of 2019 and retailers will have to reconsider their operating strategies amid potential economic headwinds that might lead to slower sales, according to real estate market research firm CBRE Research in its “Asia Pacific Retail Trends Q1 2019” report released recently.

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Guan Eng: Entry to US currency watchlist highlights Malaysia’s economic strength

KUALA LUMPUR (May 30): The inclusion of Malaysia in the US Department of Treasury’s watchlist actually highlights the strength of the nation’s economy, as the list includes other major trading economies as well, said Finance Minister Lim Guan Eng “While the US Treasury has included Malaysia into its expanded Monitoring List of Potential Currency Manipulator, the report does not name Malaysia as a currency manipulator.

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