The easy wins are over
Budget 2027 will be notable for two main reasons. It is the fifth budget by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim's administration. It may also be the final budget before the 16th General Election or GE16.
Banks in the money
Singapore banks are expected to remain resilient as higher interest rates and structural growth in wealth management continue to support earnings, even as inflation and geopolitical risks cloud the near-term outlook.
The higher order of leadership
Dear Captains, much of what we learn about leadership and management focuses on practical skills: setting goals, delegating, developing teams, giving feedback and handling difficult conversations.
China’s under pressure on two fronts
The world continues to drift towards greater protectionism and economic fragmentation.
Does controlling stake matters?
Control is an important element of a business. Without control or full ownership, it affects the entire makeup of a business.
Elevated yields to stay
Malaysia's government bond yields are likely to stay elevated in the near term as global rates remain under pressure, but the market is expected to retain support from strong domestic and foreign demand.
Bigger funds, bigger questions
A a Muslim, I am obliged to perform the haj at least once in my lifetime. As a Malaysian, this means saving enough to undertake the pilgrimage through the fully government-owned Islamic financial institution, Lembaga Tabung Haji (TH).
Every Budget comes with a price
Budget 2027 is going to be tabled next week and given that a high-stake election is around the corner, the budget will certainly be packed with goodies.
Power shift: DCs eye self-generation
The recent suggestion by the government to the vast number of data centres (DCs) opening up in Malaysia to generate their own electricity could have interesting repercussions.
Greenback bounces back
The US dollar is heading into the final quarter of 2026 with renewed momentum, with Wall Street strategists increasingly expecting the greenback to stay supported through year-end as US growth and interest-rate differentials work in its favour.
