Venezuela holds an estimated 18–19% of global proven oil reserves, the largest in the world; however, the majority of these reserves are heavy and extra-heavy crude, which are costly and […]
Market Review (November 2025) The MSCI Asia Pacific Ex-Japan Index (-3.0%) broke its 2-month hot streak and tumbled against the MSCI World Index (+0.2%) as key Asian powerhouses led to […]
What Is Sustainable Finance? At its core, sustainable finance refers to financial activities that take environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors into account. In other words, when investments are made, […]
As global efforts to combat climate change intensify, in parallel, Malaysia is accelerating the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) as a cornerstone of its transition to a low-carbon future. Against […]
2025 has been a strong year for U.S. equities, with the S&P 500 up 17.5% and the Nasdaq up 22.6% year-to-date as of 10 December 2025. This underscores technology’s continued […]
The Hong Kong/China markets have softened in recent months, as concerns over an AI-related capex bubble and a less favorable outlook for Fed rate cuts triggered sharp global equity pullbacks, […]
Tensions between China and Japan surged in November 2025 after Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi warned that a Chinese attack on Taiwan could trigger a Japanese military response. China called […]
For many Malaysians, insurance is often seen as a form of investment — a way to grow wealth while staying protected. Yet, this perception blurs an important distinction. Insurance and […]
At the time of writing, the Malaysian Ringgit has strengthened to around RM4.1442 against the US dollar, reaching its highest level in 13 months and positioning it as the best-performing […]
The MSCI Asia Pacific Ex-Japan Index (+3.7%) charted another month of outperformance against the MSCI World Index (+1.9%), largely in part due to semiconductor exceptionalism that benefited supply chain names […]
