By Shan Saeed, Global Chief Economist, Juwai IQI KUALA LUMPUR, May 21 — This year, I coined the term “Fabulous Five” (MITPV) to describe the five economies poised to shape ASEAN’s macroeconomic and investment trajectory over the next 10 to 20 years — Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, the Philippines and Vietnam. Collectively, these five economies represent the undisputed…
Shan Saeed says disciplined policy, low inflation and steady growth will keep the ringgit resilient within ASEAN BY TENGKU NOOR SHAMSIAH TENGKU ABDULLAH KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 25 — As global investors look ahead to 2026, the Malaysian ringgit is increasingly being assessed through the lens of structural strength rather than short-term volatility. According to Shan…
By TENGKU NOOR SHAMSIAH TENGKU ABDULLAH KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 31, 2025 – As 2025 draws to a close, the global economy is slowing—but not breaking. Growth forecasts for 2026 remain broadly positive across major economies, and the risk of an outright downturn appears contained. Yet beneath the headline numbers lies a more consequential shift. The…
Shan Saeed Global chief economist at Juwai IQI sees synchronized macro stability positioning Malaysia as ASEAN’s premier investment destination By TENGKU NOOR SHAMSIAH TENGKU ABDULLAH KUALA LUMPUR – As Malaysia approaches 2026, the nation’s economic fundamentals are not merely holding steady—they are demonstrably strengthening, positioning the country as one of ASEAN’s premier investment destinations and…
Shan Saeed, Global Chief Economist at Juwai IQI By Tengku Noor Shamsiah Tengku Abdullah KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 19 – ASEAN enters 2025 with a renewed strategic identity: macroeconomic stability as the region’s core doctrine for long-term, sustainable growth. With more than 710 million people and a projected GDP of USD 4.7–5.0 trillion by 2030, Southeast…
