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Did US Treasury Buybacks Spark Bitcoin's Surge?
Bitcoin has surged more than 20% over the past week, crossing back above the US$80,000 mark before settling just below it. Is this simply a reactiona…
16 hours ago
Beyond Nvidia: Neo-Clouds, Debt & The AI Capex Reality
Is the AI infrastructure race creating a dangerous subprime-style debt bubble? While Wall Street worries over massive CAPEX and corporate debt issuan…
16 hours ago
Superpower Rivalry Moves Closer To Home
Satellite imagery reviewed by Reuters this week shows new Chinese installations on an islet near Antelope Reef in the disputed Paracels, shortly afte…
18 hours ago
Malaysia's Tourism Year: Growth On Paper, Strain Underneath
Malaysia welcomed over 21 million international visitors in the first half of 2026, a 2.5% rise on last year. But the headline growth masks a harder …
18 hours ago
Why Malaysia Needs a New E-Commerce Bill
The government is reportedly fast-tracking a new e-Commerce Bill to replace the Electronic Commerce Act 2006, arguing that the current legislation no…
1 day, 17 hours ago
FBM KLCI Expansion: What Changes for Investors?
Bursa Malaysia and FTSE Russell are expanding the FBM KLCI from 30 to 50 constituents in its biggest index overhaul in 17 years. Peter Kong, Head of …
1 day, 18 hours ago
The US & Canada Play Chicken
The US and Canada have one of the world's most deeply integrated trading relationships, but tariff threats and tensions over sovereignty have pushed …
1 day, 18 hours ago
Can Trump’s New Sanctions Cripple Iran’s Economy Further?
The US has launched a fresh wave of sanctions against Iran, warning countries they must choose between doing business with Washington or Tehran. Nade…
1 day, 18 hours ago
Malaysia’s China-Taiwan Balancing Act
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s remarks that Taiwan is part of China have raised questions about Malaysia’s long-standing One China policy,…
3 days, 17 hours ago
Shein’s IPO: Slashed Valuations, Temu, & Tariffs
Shein is expected to debut on the Hong Kong stock exchange next Tuesday (Sept 1), seeking to raise up to US$1.8 billion in its long-awaited IPO. Repo…
3 days, 17 hours ago