Strengthening the “Floor” and “Ceiling” of the Malaysian Economy
Malaysia is currently pursuing a dual-track strategy: insulating the domestic economy through community-led resilience programs while aggressively expanding its high-value halal footprint in the Asia Pacific and beyond. RM68.52 Billion…
Advancing Digital and Service Ecosystems
Organisations are increasingly focusing on the “foundational layer” of service delivery—integrating AI, structured governance, and community support to meet the rising expectations of a digital-first economy. Sabah CX Day 2026…
CIMB-DBKL’s strategic collaboration aims to boost inclusive economic growthThe ‘Moving KL Forward – Kita Bagi Jadi’ bersama DBKL x CIMB MoC, aims to support local businesses through accelerated digital adoption while empowering the local creative economy
KUALA LUMPUR, April 16 (Bernama) — CIMB Bank Berhad (“CIMB” or “the Bank”) has entered into a Memorandum of Collaboration (“MoC”) with Dewan Bandaraya Kuala Lumpur (“DBKL”), committing RM5 million…
The Daily ASEAN-5 Market Watch: Closing Session
Date: 20 April 2026 | Session: Closing (The Verdict) ASEAN-5 Snapshot Regional Market Movers Macro & FX Watch Investor Intelligence The “peak uncertainty” trade is in full swing as geopolitical…
ASEAN Economic & Business Briefing: Week Ending 19 April 2026
The ASEAN region is currently navigating a complex “triple-threat” of geopolitical energy shocks, uneven technological shifts, and a radical realignment of trade dependencies. While the collapse of the U.S.-Iran ceasefire…
Chief Market Strategist’s Weekly Preview
Monday, 20 April – Friday, 24 April 2026 The Weekly ‘Big Idea’ The formal collapse of the U.S.-Iran ceasefire has transitioned ASEAN markets from a state of cautious optimism to…
The Week in Review: The Bulletin
April 13 – April 19, 2026 Geopolitics & Energy: Ceasefire Collapses and Port Blockades The temporary two-week ceasefire between the United States and Iran ended over the weekend with no…