THE FABULOUS FIVE — ASEAN’S STRATEGIC ECONOMIC NUCLEUS

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…

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RMK13: Steering Malaysia’s Economic Resilience and Regional Leadership in a Volatile Global Economy

Economist Shan Saeed during a visit to Harvard Business School, where he continues to draw inspiration for global economic thought leadership Economist Shan Saeed says the 13th Malaysia Plan charts a credible course for inclusive growth and global relevance, but underscores that disciplined execution is vital. By TENGKU NOOR SHAMSIAH TENGKU ABDULLAH KUALA LUMPUR ,…

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Ringgit to Stay Structurally Stable in 2025 Despite Global Tariff Shockwaves, Says Shan Saeed

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…

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