Economic Spotlight

While the palm oil industry faces stiff regulations from the EU, Malaysia still hopes for the industry to sustain its growth and drive the economy forward.

In this interview with Lundgreen’s Investor Insights, Founding CEO Peter Lundgreen gives an in-depth interview on his experience with investments in defence companies.

The Indonesian market appears to be in trouble: stocks hit the circuit breakers twice in the first four months of 2025 while the rupiah is crashing. Challenges withstanding, can the Prabowo government capitalize on this currency decline?

Japan’s demographic decline represents not only an urgent fiscal challenge but also an opportunity to push global innovation in healthcare technologies.

Thailand is seen with potential to surpass Singapore and become the third largest gambling market globally after Las Vegas and Macau, but can the economy hit the jackpot with casino revenues?

As geopolitical uncertainty continues to reshape the global investment landscape, Japan adapts by realigning its investments towards high-growth emerging markets while it competes with China’s might.

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?