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Thailand & Cambodia: A Lasting Peace Accord?
Was the Kuala Lumpur Peace Accord truly a landmark peace agreement between Thailand and Cambodia, as claimed by U. President Trump, or merely a symbo…
10 months ago
Flood Protection for Home Buyers Long Overdue
Flood risk has been made a key factor in approving all new housing developments in Malaysia as of last week. Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadilla…
10 months ago
Trump Dominates ASEAN Summit
The spotlight was on Kuala Lumpur this week as world and regional leaders, including US President Donald Trump, gathered for the 47th ASEAN Summit. W…
10 months ago
Will Deeper Russian Oil Sanctions Move the Needle?
The United States has imposed new sanctions on Rosneft and Lukoil, Russia’s two biggest oil companies, to cut off funding for Moscow’s war in Ukraine…
10 months, 1 week ago
How Malaysia is Driving ASEAN’s Economic Future Forward
The 47th ASEAN Summit will take place shortly in Kuala Lumpur, against a backdrop of global economic uncertainty and shifting trade dynamics. We inte…
10 months, 1 week ago
US Regional Bank Not Under Stress
US markets were roiled a week ago amid growing investor concerns of credit risks affecting US regional banks following the failure of car loan compa…
10 months, 1 week ago
Are GLCs and GLICs Living Up to Their Mandate?
GLCs and GLICs play an outsized role in the Malaysian economy - but is there more chaff than wheat in the crowded ecosystem? And how can we hold thes…
10 months, 1 week ago
China Tech Undaunted by US Tariffs
As U.S. tariffs take effect, how are China’s tech giants holding up, and can their growth keep pace with or even surpass their American rivals? For i…
10 months, 1 week ago
Sanae Takaichi and Japan’s Fragile New Era
Sanae Takaichi has made history as Japan’s first female prime minister, a landmark moment in a political landscape long dominated by men. Michael Cuc…
10 months, 1 week ago
Global Race for Rare Earths Reshaping Supply Chains
As China tightens export controls on rare earths, the global supply chain is being reshaped, with the US turning to allies like Australia to secure n…
10 months, 1 week ago