Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, the Philippines and Vietnam are increasingly shaping ASEAN’s long-term economic trajectory. According to Juwai IQI Global Chief Economist Shan Saeed, their greatest strength lies not in competing with one another, but in the complementary roles they play across manufacturing, finance, technology, resources and services. By TENGKU NOOR SHAMSIAH TENGKU ABDULLAH KUALA LUMPUR,…
The Prime Minister’s lecture on AI at the University of Tokyo drew headlines for its philosophical ambition. But according to UKM’s Dr Shahreen Madros, the deeper story is about Malaysia’s most fundamental economic challenge and whether it has the will to finally confront it. BY TENGKU NOOR SHAMSIAH TENGKU ABDULLAH KUALA LUMPUR, June 14 –…
BY TENGKU NOOR SHAMSIAH TENGKU ABDULLAH KUALA LUMPUR, April 11 – The Joint Statement of the ASEAN Economic Ministers (AEM) on the Introduction of Unilateral Tariffs by the United States, dated April 10, 2025, reveals a complex situation in ASEAN-US economic relations. While reaffirming their commitment to a strong partnership, ASEAN expresses deep concern regarding…
BY TENGKU NOOR SHAMSIAH TENGKU ABDULLAH Kuala Lumpur, April 9 – The Malaysian Ringgit (RM) is poised to maintain structural stability in 2025, with an outlook ranging between 4.10 and 4.30, according to Shan Saeed, Global Chief Economist at Juwai IQI. This resilience is projected even amidst ongoing global trade tensions and tariff turbulence. Shan’s…
Discover why Malaysia’s economy is poised for growth in 2024 despite global challenges. Insights from a leading economist shed light on key factors driving the country’s economic resilience.
