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,…
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…
File Picture: PM Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim with US President Donald Trump during the Signing Ceremony of the Thailand–Cambodia Peace Agreement at the 2025 ASEAN Summit in Kuala Lumpur last Oct. AFIQ HAMBALI/PMO By TNS News Team PUTRAJAYA, Dec 21 — Malaysia, in its capacity as Chair of ASEAN, will convene a Special Meeting of…
On October 26, 2025, Cambodia and Thailand signed a joint declaration to enhance peace and de-escalate border tensions at the ASEAN Summit in Kuala Lumpur, attended by U.S. President Trump and Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim. The agreement includes establishing an ASEAN Observer Team to oversee ceasefire implementation and emphasizes peaceful resolution of border disputes.
Oxford Intellect CEO Dr. Imran Alvi giving his presentation at FSY2024 BY TENGKU NOOR SHAMSIAH TENGKU ABDULLAH PUTRAJAYA, Oct 24 – MALAYSIA can significantly benefit from the application of nudge theory to tackle pressing challenges such as financial literacy, education, and sustainable development. This was a key message from Dr. Imran Alvi, CEO of Oxford…
