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Indonesia’s Growth Ambitions Face a Tough Reality
Indonesia is navigating rising oil prices and global uncertainty while holding firm to an ambitious 5.4% growth target. With fuel subsidies straining…
4 months, 2 weeks ago
Fixing Fuel Subsidies Remains a Work in Progress
Malaysia is tightening its fuel subsidy system through targeted schemes, digital tracking, and stronger enforcement, but gaps in implementation and r…
4 months, 2 weeks ago
China’s Taiwan Play Signals a Strategic Shift
China is recalibrating its approach to Taiwan, engaging directly with the opposition while rolling out targeted economic incentives, even as military…
4 months, 2 weeks ago
Hungary After Orbán Enters a New Political Era
Hungary’s election has brought an end to Viktor Orbán’s long rule, with Péter Magyar securing a decisive parliamentary majority. Driven by concerns o…
4 months, 2 weeks ago
Opposition Reset as PN Faces Leadership Vacuum
Perikatan Nasional is navigating a leadership gap following Hamzah Zainuddin’s resignation as Opposition Leader, raising questions about internal uni…
4 months, 2 weeks ago
Are Malaysia’s Banks Ready for a Geopolitical Shock?
Rising geopolitical tensions in West Asia have pushed oil prices higher, stoking inflation concerns and raising questions about the broader economic …
4 months, 2 weeks ago
Is Malaysia Prepared for Medicine Supply Shocks?
Global disruptions are putting pressure on pharmaceutical supply chains, raising concerns over access to essential medicines in Malaysia. As the MMA …
4 months, 2 weeks ago
Can RM5 Billion Transform Malaysia’s SMEs?
The government has rolled out RM5 billion in low-cost financing to help SMEs upgrade, digitalise, and grow, but questions remain over how far funding…
4 months, 2 weeks ago
No Deal In US-Iran Peace Talks: What’s Next?
After more than 20 hours of negotiations in Islamabad, talks between the US and Iran have ended without an agreement. Washington is now striking a to…
4 months, 2 weeks ago
Rubber Glove Manufacturers Brace For Uncertainty
The ongoing conflict in the Middle East is sending shockwaves through global supply chains, sharply raising the cost of energy and petrochemical-deri…
4 months, 3 weeks ago