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Malaysia’s economy grew 5.2% in 2025, its fastest pace in three years, driven by strong domestic demand, exports and investment.
Fourth‑quarter GDP surged 6.3%...
The $8 Billion Dividend Paradox: What DBS’s 2025 Results Reveal About the Future of Banking
Banking earnings are frequently dismissed as predictable, "boring" barometers of the broader economy. However, the 2025 fiscal results from DBS Group Holdings have shattered that perception, presenting an incisive financial...
The IDR Ghost and the $213M Wall
In the high-stakes arena of global real estate, the "bottom line" is frequently a deceptive narrator. For income-focused...
The US$180 Billion Pivot: How Singapore’s Multi-Asset Fortress Redefined the Exchange Model
In a global financial landscape currently defined by interest rate volatility and fragmented liquidity, the traditional exchange model is facing an existential stress test. For years, the industry’s central problem has been a...
Singapore is intensifying efforts to attract regional travellers, particularly for short trips focused on events like concerts. This strategy aims to position Singapore as a top destination for those seeking leisure and entertainment experiences.
These regional visitors, residing within a three-hour travel radius, currently represent...
Singapore is strengthening inclusive early childhood education with a “3 R’s” approach: revamp, ready, and reach out. This is to equip teachers and ensure children with diverse needs are supported in every classroom.
Rathi Devi Balachandran, Lead Curriculum Specialist at NIEC, said the institute is...
Overview:
Malaysia’s economy grew 5.2% in 2025, its fastest pace in three years, driven by strong domestic demand, exports and investment.
Fourth‑quarter GDP surged 6.3%...
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The interview highlights the challenge retirees in Malaysia face in safeguarding and allocating retirement funds amid widespread scams and limited low-risk options, and positions digital assets as a diversification avenue.
The initiative is structured around a three‑fold strategy—engage the ecosystem players, co‑create with public and...
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This year brought tariff, uncertainty, and other central banks’ policy shocks, yet they were met with poise and confidence.
The response hinges on Malaysia’s intrinsic...
Overview:
Malaysia’s economy grew 5.2% in 2025, its fastest pace in three years, driven by strong domestic demand, exports and investment.
Fourth‑quarter GDP surged 6.3% year‑on‑year, the quickest in twelve quarters and above economists’ expectations.
Bank Negara Malaysia expects growth momentum to continue into 2026,...