Singapore’s GE2025 Mandate Boosts Investor Confidence, Paves Way for Targeted Reforms – Dr. Sailesh Jha

Singapore PM Lawrence Wong (left). Picture credit PAP Facebook By TENGKU NOOR SHAMSIAH TENGKU ABDULLAH SINGAPORE, May 7 – Prime Minister Lawrence Wong’s landslide victory in Singapore’s 2025 General Election has reinforced investor confidence and positioned the republic for a renewed phase of policy certainty, economic reform, and strategic continuity. According to regional economist Dr….

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Professor Geoffrey Williams, Founder and Director of Williams Business Consultancy Sdn Bhd

Reforming STR: A Path to Sustainable Poverty Alleviation – Prof. Geoffrey Williams

By Tengku Noor Shamsiah Tengku Abdullah KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 5 – The RM13 billion allocation for the Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) program in Budget 2025 signals the government’s renewed focus on poverty alleviation. However, this bold financial commitment requires equally bold reforms to unlock its full potential, according to economist Professor Geoffrey Williams, Founder and…

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Trump’s Return: A New Chapter for Global Trade and Diplomacy – chief economist

Juwai IQI Global Chief Economist Shan Saeed – Trump’s presidency will likely benefit ASEAN countries By Tengku Noor Shamsiah Tengku Abdullah KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 7 – The verdict is out: Donald J. Trump has returned to the White House, marking a historic comeback after defeating his Democratic opponent, Vice President Kamala Harris, in a hard-fought…

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