Malaysia goes big with manufacturing
Malaysia’s manufacturing sector has contracted for the past year due to higher production costs and the impact of US tariffs. The government hopes to boost the industry with policy support and through economic integration.
Aging infrastructure, aging society: The double burden of Japanese real estate
Japan’s property sector mirrors its demographic reality: as the population ages, so do the nation’s homes and infrastructure. While this poses fiscal risks, it also presents fresh opportunities.
Cultivating Indonesia’s humble agriculture sector
Despite domestic and international challenges, President Prabowo Subianto envisions Indonesia as self-sufficient in food production and push the agricultural industry forward. Can his administration cultivate the sector to further economic growth?
Gloomy clouds hound UK skies amid high inflation
Inflation in the UK continues to rise, further pushing the British economy into pessimism. Still, the Bank of England chooses to believe that this regime will be temporary.
Brazil’s small-cap stocks shine amid political risks
Strong domestic momentum and improving fiscal perception are boosting small-cap stocks in Brazil, but high interest rates, political uncertainty, and trade tensions still weigh heavily on the investment landscape.
Resuscitating the German economy with startups
Startup funding in Germany is picking up speed and could help fuel growth, but obstacles remain.
Japan’s looming post-election tensions and market fragility
Shigeru Ishiba’s sudden resignation has left Japan astray. Fiscal strains, policy shifts from the Bank of Japan, and populist pressures stemming from anti-immigration protests to the rise of an ultra-conservative faction may fire up investor uncertainty.
Defence sector: A bright spot in Germany’s economy
Germany is setting bolder goals for defence spending to unlock a more powerful military and faster growth, but its economic impact is likely to be soft.
Cascading opportunities in Brazil’s green energy transition
The rising prominence of renewables in Brazil’s power mix draws from both the nation's leadership and its potential to be a major market in the global green energy chain.
Deriving healthy returns from Japan’s healthcare innovation
Faced with demographic decline, Japan is rewriting the script on healthcare resilience and exportable innovation.









