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Market concerns remain high despite a sizeable reduction in Brazil’s fiscal deficit. Sustaining a balanced budget appears challenging with inflation trending above target, rising interest rates, and a new tax reform plan on the table.

The Japanese government seeks to revive its old glory in the semiconductor space, seeing that the industry is too vital to remain a purely private sector affair and is crucial to economic security.

Islamic bank financing is forecast to capture almost 50 per cent of Malaysia’s total bank lending over the next decade. Meanwhile, the Islamic finance industry is projected to reach USD 6.7 trillion by 2027.

As the US escalates its trade war with new tariffs on key global partners, Latin American countries stand at a crossroads. Can the region turn these challenges into opportunities for economic diversification and growth?

Japan’s steel producers have not been spared from a fresh wave of US tariffs. However, there is little reason to panic.

The Trump administration is maintaining a strong dollar policy. Will it hold under the weight of an escalating tariff war?

Thailand’s Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) has set a five-year investment target of THB 500 billion (USD 14.68 billion) per annum. So far, things are looking up.

Japan is actively promoting green bonds by reducing the cost and bureaucratic bottlenecks for issuers, leading to fast growth in the green bonds market and setting the country on the path of achieving its sustainability goals.

Malaysia sets its sights to become a leading global healthcare destination by 2025 by creating opportunities for private investments towards the manufacture of medical devices and health services, and by increasing public spending for the sector.

Brazil is gradually building its reputation in sustainability financing following its USD 2-billion issuance of sovereign green bonds in 2023.