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Will Stars Remain Aligned for the Banking Sector?
Malaysia’s banking sector shown resilience in the first quarter of this year, but rising energy costs from the Middle East conflict now threaten dome…
3 months, 3 weeks ago
Malaysia’s Media Under Pressure
Malaysia fell seven places in the 2026 World Press Freedom Index, signalling growing concerns over censorship and legal pressure on media organisatio…
3 months, 3 weeks ago
AI Power, Access and the New Competitive Divide
As leading AI firms limit access to their most advanced models while scaling investment and deployment, questions are emerging over who controls the …
3 months, 3 weeks ago
Thailand Navigates Slower Growth and Rising Pressures
Thailand’s economic outlook has weakened amid rising oil prices, softer growth expectations, and a weakening baht, even as the central bank holds rat…
3 months, 3 weeks ago
Malaysia Sets the Direction for Its Carbon Market
Malaysia has introduced its National Carbon Market Policy to build on the existing voluntary carbon exchange and prepare for a broader carbon pricing…
3 months, 3 weeks ago
Budget 2026: Deep Cuts, Readjustments To Come
Last week, Putrajaya issued a directive for all ministries to cut operating expenditures amid the escalating Middle East conflict. The move follows a…
3 months, 3 weeks ago
Cuba: Washington Squeezes Havana Again
Last Friday, Washington escalated its anti-Cuba policy again, with President Donald Trump signing an executive order broadening sanctions on the tiny…
3 months, 3 weeks ago
Malaysia’s Healthcare System Under Growing Pressure
Malaysia’s healthcare system is under mounting pressure as rising utilisation, rather than pricing, drives medical cost inflation. With hospitals nea…
4 months ago
UAE Exit Puts OPEC’s Influence to the Test
The UAE’s decision to leave OPEC marks a significant shift in the global oil landscape, raising questions about the cartel’s ability to coordinate su…
4 months ago
Bank of Japan on Pause: What Comes Next?
The Bank of Japan has kept interest rates unchanged at 0.75%, but markets are looking at a growing split within the policy board, rising inflation fo…
4 months ago