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Malaysia Positioned to Capture Greater Upside as ASEAN Growth Paths Diverge Through 2035

Malaysia Positioned to Capture Greater Upside as ASEAN Growth Paths Diverge Through 2035

Malaysia is emerging as one of the Southeast Asian economies positioned to capture stronger growth opportunities over the coming decade, supported by its established manufacturing base, semiconductor ecosystem, expanding data-centre industry and growing artificial intelligence-related investment. According to the newly released “From Tailwinds to Trade-Offs: Southeast Asia Outlook 2026–2035” by Read more…

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Severe Flooding Adds Pressure to Philippine Growth as Infrastructure Governance Concerns Weigh on Investment

Severe Flooding Adds Pressure to Philippine Growth as Infrastructure Governance Concerns Weigh on Investment

Widespread flooding across the Philippines is adding another layer of pressure to an economy already facing slower growth, weakened infrastructure spending and investor concerns linked to a major public-works corruption scandal. According to The Business Times, recent storms and severe flooding have affected approximately 9.4 million Filipinos, including communities across Read more…

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ASEAN and Türkiye Enter a New Era of Strategic Partnership to Expand Trade, Investment and Regional Connectivity

ASEAN and Türkiye Enter a New Era of Strategic Partnership to Expand Trade, Investment and Regional Connectivity

ASEAN’s decision to elevate Türkiye to Dialogue Partner status marks a significant milestone in the bloc’s external relations, opening the door to deeper cooperation in trade, investment, connectivity, defence, technology and people-to-people exchanges. The upgraded partnership reflects ASEAN’s growing role as a global diplomatic and economic hub while creating new Read more…

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Malaysia’s Blue Chips Demonstrate Resilience Amid Broader Market Selldown and Global Uncertainty

Malaysia’s Blue Chips Demonstrate Resilience Amid Broader Market Selldown and Global Uncertainty

Malaysia’s leading blue-chip stocks have shown notable resilience despite a broader market selldown, as investors increasingly rotate into defensive, large-cap counters amid rising geopolitical tensions and global market volatility. The performance highlights the enduring strength of Malaysia’s top-listed companies, even as overall market sentiment weakens due to external pressures. Blue Read more…

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ASEAN Poised to Accelerate Growth Over the Next Decade, Driven by Integration, Investment and Emerging Opportunities

ASEAN Poised to Accelerate Growth Over the Next Decade, Driven by Integration, Investment and Emerging Opportunities

ASEAN is entering a new phase of accelerated economic growth, underpinned by rising regional integration, strong foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows and evolving demographic and technological trends, according to recent insights highlighted by leading financial institutions. (The Edge Singapore) As global supply chains shift and geopolitical dynamics evolve, Southeast Asia Read more…

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Philippines Calls on ASEAN to Position Itself as a Global Investment Safe Haven Amid Rising Geopolitical Tensions

Philippines Calls on ASEAN to Position Itself as a Global Investment Safe Haven Amid Rising Geopolitical Tensions

The Philippines has urged the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) to position itself as a global safe haven for investment amid mounting geopolitical uncertainty, highlighting the bloc’s stability, economic dynamism and cooperative frameworks as critical advantages in a volatile global environment. (South China Morning Post) The call was made Read more…

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