The introduction of the MY Value Up programme by Bursa Malaysia announced in April 20, 2026 marks a structural shift in Malaysia’s capital market strategy under the broader Capital Market […]
Market Review (March 2026) The MSCI Asia Pacific Ex-Japan Index (-13.5%) suffered a devastating selloff compared to the MSCI World Index (-6.6%) with emerging markets taking the brunt of the […]
Green bonds have become a key financial tool in tackling global environmental challenges. With global temperatures projected to rise between 0.3°C and 4.8°C this century bringing higher sea levels world […]
The recent escalation of tensions in the Middle East has triggered a sharp rise in global oil and gas prices. In late February 2026, coordinated military operations by the United […]
The MSCI Asia Pacific Ex-Japan Index (+6.0%) continued to trump the MSCI World Index (+0.6%) as chipmakers thrive while big tech takes a dive. South Korea (+19.5%) maintained its top […]
The US-Israel war with Iran has made abundantly clear how much the world relies on energy from the Gulf region. Since the conflict began, oil prices have surged above $100 […]
The MSCI Asia Pacific Ex-Japan Index (+8.0%) skyrocketed in January to kickstart 2026, while the MSCI World Index (+2.2%) was dragged down by underperforming US equities. South Korea (+24.0%) tripled […]
The Malaysian ringgit is finally showing signs of a meaningful turnaround. For much of the past five decades, the currency trended weaker, reflecting slower industrial growth and widening economic gaps […]
Why Has Gold Become Popular Recently? Many countries have been gradually diversifying their reserves away from U.S. Treasuries and reducing reliance on the U.S. dollar. This trend accelerated after Russia’s […]
Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly emerging as a central economic and technological force in 2026. Once a speculative buzzword, AI is now reshaping industries, driven by decisive corporate execution and […]
