ASEAN Agritech: Key Beneficiary of the AI Revolution
Agriculture is a key driver of Southeast Asia’s economy, contributing 11% of ASEAN’s GDP in 2022 and employing about a third of the region’s...
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Malaysia: Net Outflow of FDI and FPI Reflect Basic Haemorrhage of Trust
Pressured by Islamist PAS, PM Anwar has abandoned his 25-year advocacy of multi-racialism. Net FDI & FPI outflows will pressure MYR. Fiscal deficit...
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Malaysia: Rate Cut by Mar'24, Lower Fiscal Deficit to Spur Cyclical Recovery in 2024
PM Anwar's 1st year has been disappointing, with sluggish growth & net outflows of FPI. But inflation abated, so policy rate is set to decline....
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ASEAN Banks Walked Diverging Paths to Recovery Post-Pandemic
The ASEAN banking sector’s credit profile has experienced differing credit trends post the COVID-19 pandemic. Although the initial recovery in the...
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EM by EM #20 Another Energy Squeeze in the Cards?
Emerging market central banks demonstrated their foresight in 2021, acting ahead of the curve. However, there is a looming concern that the...
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