HIGH COST OF FINANCIAL FRAGMENTATION

We live in a connected world, where globalisation has impacted economies, countries, and lives. Underpinning this…

THE WINNERS & LOSERS OF TRUMP’ TARIFFS

The dollar continues its rise on the specter of a Trump presidency, with financial markets, especially…

INDONESIA’S VAT HIKE U-TURN LEADS TO UNCERTAINTY

By Rania Teguh Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto’s U-turn on increasing the value-added tax from 11 to…

RYT BANK: AI-POWERED DIGITAL BANK BY YTL & SEA

By Alexander Wong YTL Digital Bank Berhad, a joint venture between YTL Digital Capital Sdn Bhd and Sea…

HSBC UPGRADES MALAYSIA; MYR TO STABILISE AT 4.6 TO USD

Malaysia’s economy delivered robust growth across all sectors in 2024, setting the stage for further economic…

WILL THE ‘CHRONIC DISEASE’ OF VIETNAM’S PRIVATE BANKS EVER BE TREATED?

BY Le Hong Hiep Truong My Lan’s death sentence for gross embezzlement sends a chilling warning,…

HOW THE STRENGTHENING USD WILL AFFECT SOUTHEAST ASIAN CURRENCIES?

BY Heng Koon How The inflationary bias of Trump’s policies may cause concern, but a strong…

PIONEERING SUSTAINABILITY IN GLOBAL MARKETS

OCBC’s ESG-driven financial innovations OCBC’s ESG Initiatives and Sustainable Global Markets Solutions As the global financial…

MYR UNDER PRESSURE BUT FOREIGN INFLOWS HELP

The ringgit is expected to trade on a softer note against the US dollar, remaining within…

MYR: A TOP FX CURRENCY IN 2024

The ringgit emerged as the best-performing currency in Asia in 2024, standing out among major regional…