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Tourism In Turmoil: When Middle East Tensions Take Flight
Although Malaysia is far from the conflict between the United States and Iran, the country is feeling its impact as disruptions at major Middle East …
5 months, 2 weeks ago
US Sidestepping IEEPA In New Probe?
Yesterday, it was reported that the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) has initiated investigations into several economies, incl…
5 months, 2 weeks ago
MAGA at War, Rejuvenated Dems, Life After Trump
Washington is wrestling with the fallout of the Iran conflict as Brent crude stays above $90 a barrel, threatening a 0.3% inflation spike for every $…
5 months, 2 weeks ago
AI Governance : Can Malaysia Keep Up?
Malaysia aims to establish AI standards within the next year as part of its broader ambition to become an AI-driven economy by 2030. Dr Jun-E Tan, Se…
5 months, 2 weeks ago
AI, Gold & Robots? China’s New Spending Reality
Spending in China has shifted from volume to value, creating a complex landscape for global investors. We explore whether Alibaba’s massive $1.4 bill…
5 months, 2 weeks ago
How to Make Statutory Bodies More Independent
A recent report by the Institute for Democracy and Economic Affairs (IDEAS) revealed that 78% of chairperson roles on federal statutory bodies lacked…
5 months, 3 weeks ago
Balancing Act for Japan Economy
Japan’s economy grew 0.3 percent quarter on quarter in the fourth quarter, stronger than first estimated, with domestic demand and business investmen…
5 months, 3 weeks ago
GE16 Snap Polls? Bersatu Purges & Umno’s Open Door
With mounting speculation that Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim may call early GE16 elections to coincide with state polls in Melaka and Johor, we speak …
5 months, 3 weeks ago
China Eyeing New Growth Drivers
China is setting its economic course under the 15th Five-Year Plan, with a stronger push toward technology led growth, industrial upgrading and effor…
5 months, 3 weeks ago
Winners & Losers of Higher Oil Prices
War in the Middle East has pushed oil prices sharply higher, fuelling concerns about supply disruptions and volatility across financial markets. How …
5 months, 3 weeks ago