As the world nears the midpoint of what was intended to be a transformative decade for development, the global economy is set to rack up a sorry record by the end of 2024 —the slowest half-decade of G…
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Opportunities and trends in 2024
This article first appeared in City & Country, The Edge Malaysia Weekly on December 18, 2023 – December 24, 2023 With 2023 drawing to a close, talks and discussions on the outlook for the c…
Lao economy’s leap towards independence
In a definitive stride towards economic autonomy, Lao President Thongloun Sisoulith has pledged to remodel the economy, focusing on independence and local ownership. The announcement came during a rec…
How Vietnam turned US-China competition to its advantage
Thanks to its deft diplomatic manoeuvres, Hanoi has found itself in a strategic sweet spot The once-impoverished and war-stricken nation of Vietnam has emerged as a global pivot state, with 2023 being…
Malaysia’s economy to accelerate in 2024: expert
Malaysia’s GDP will expand by 4-5% next year if macroeconomic stability is ensured, said Shan Saeed, global chief economist at Juwai IQI. According to the expert, Malaysia has a stable and stron…
Belt and Road Initiative: A Catalyst for Cambodia’s Socio-Economic Development
The Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), a colossal infrastructure project launched by China in 2013, has become a linchpin in the flourishing relationship between China and Cambodia. Experts have noted th…
Opportunities and trends in 2024
More than 350 participants from the public and private sector attended the conference This article first appeared in City & Country, The Edge Malaysia Weekly on December 18, 2023 – December…
Sri Lanka sees positive economic turnaround after bankruptcy
A positive outlook emerges on the horizon for 2024 for Sri Lanka, with anticipated growth prospects. Sri Lanka’s beleaguered economy, grappling with a bankruptcy declaration in April 2022, has s…
Anwar’s trip spurs Japan’s RM6.6 billion investment in Malaysia
MALAYSIA said it is attracting RM6.6 billion (S$1.9 billion) in potential investments from Japan following a trade mission led by Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim. The South-east Asian nation also expects…