It appears that even after four and a half months, the spirit of Malaysia Baru continues to resonate among Malaysians, as reflected in the continuing uptick of positive sentiment for the local property sector. The PropertyGuru Consumer Sentiment Survey, Malaysia’s leading indicator in gauging the pulse of consumers and their appetite for properties has seen […]

India’s trade deficit shrank to its lowest in five months in September, at $13.98 billion, even as exports contracted for the first time in as many months, according to official data released on Monday. Read the full story at https://www.thehindu.com/business/Economy/trade-deficit-shrinks-to-5-month-low/article25229715.ece SOURCE: The Hindu (2)

Microsoft Corp is investing in Southeast Asian ride-hailing firm Grab as part of a partnership that the two companies said will allow them to collaborate on technology projects, including big data and artificial intelligence. Ed Giles reports SOURCE: Reuters   (5)

This week, China’s defense ministry confirmed that Beijing was set to hold military drills with Malaysia and Thailand. The development spotlights China’s efforts to boost security ties with the two Southeast Asian states as part of their wider relationships even amid lingering concerns about aspects of Beijing’s behavior in the region. Read the full story […]