Malaysia looks to boost its defence industry
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim is calling upon the Ministry of Defence and industry players to boost the country’s defence research and development ecosystem. Can this pull in significant investments?
Weathering Thailand’s economic slump with retail
Thailand’s plan to stimulate the economy through consumer spending came to a halt with higher US tariffs. How will the retail sector find its way forward?
The steady and stable rise of China stocks
The jury is still out on the fate of Chinese equities: is it in the middle of a slow bull market or will the surging valuations burst soon?
China’s prices can’t be too cheap
The Chinese government is aggressively battling price wars waged by producers of solar panels and electric cars, with intense competition already eating into producer profits.
China hit with baby fever
For 35 years, it was state policy to limit the number of children that Chinese couples may have. Now, the tables have turned.
China and ASEAN Quarterly Q3 2025
We are proud to share with you this latest edition where we shine the spotlight on domestic retail sectors across key economies in the region.
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.
Next Week in China: 13-17 October 2025
Coming out of the weeklong National Holiday, next week is set to be a big one for economic data releases in China with eight major indicators on the calendar.
Sound Economies with Mel & Peter: 9 October 2025
The IMF is warning about a potential stock market correction following an AI-driven surge this year, but we think it shouldn’t cause panic. In this episode, we also look at the opposite tales of premiership in Japan and France in... Read More →
Resuscitating the German economy with startups
Startup funding in Germany is picking up speed and could help fuel growth, but obstacles remain.