External trade to remain modest in 2021, exports to rebound by 2.7pct

Malaysia’s external trade for 2021 is expected to remain modest with exports projected to rebound by 2.7 percent, the International Trade and Industry Ministry (Miti) said.

Senior minister Azmin Ali said the outlook for 2021 is expected to be better as the World Bank and International Monetary Fund (IMF) forecast that global growth will rebound by 4.0 percent and 5.5 percent, respectively...