MB’s Last Week Today
Last week (20 April – 26 April 2026) was a watershed moment for the global economy, dominated by the escalating economic and inflationary fallout of the Middle East conflict. The…
ECONOMIC FORECAST: Malaysia Caught in the “Squeeze Play” as Geopolitical Shockwaves Hit Series Lows
The ACCA-IMA Q1 2026 Global Economic Conditions Survey (GECS), released on 21 April 2026, reveals a stark reality for the Malaysian economy. Business confidence among finance professionals has plummeted to…
PETRONAS and Terengganu Pivot to “Nature-based” Carbon Assets
In a major step toward scaling Malaysia’s voluntary carbon market, PETRONAS and the Terengganu State Government have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to develop Nature-based Solutions (NbS). This partnership,…
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…
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…