China’s exports unexpectedly contracted in October as global demand failed to offset the deepening slump in shipments to the US, dealing a blow to an economy already slowing amid sluggish consumer spending and investment at home. 

The international reserves of Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) amounted to US$123.8 billion as at Oct 31, 2025, compared with US$123.4 billion as at Oct 15, 2025.

Malaysia’s industrial output grew faster than expected in September 2025, as manufacturing activity accelerated and electricity generation gained, official data on Friday showed.

Malaysia’s central bank kept the benchmark interest rate unchanged as expected on Thursday, drawing comfort from resilient economic growth and tame inflation.

Thailand's Board of Investment said on Thursday that it will provide up to 5 billion baht (US$153 million) in funds to strengthen industrial competitiveness and develop skills, the first time the agency has offered direct financial support instead of tax incentives.

Asian shares rose on Thursday, reversing a steep sell-off from the previous session after better-than-expected US economic data drew investors back into markets trading near record highs.