Setting up Malaysian MSMEs for a growth push
The Malaysian government is starting to see the importance of its micro, small, and medium enterprises to the country’s GDP growth amidst global uncertainties. The Malaysian economy expanded faster in the second quarter of 2026 at 6 per cent, more... Read More →
The capital offence of German companies
Germany needs an increase in investments, and much of it relies on private pockets. Hardly a day passes without a German corporate boss urging the federal government to adopt their favourite policy. The wish list is familiar: lower taxes, flexible... Read More →
The kids aren’t alright
The UK is feeling the cost of having its youth waiting for career opportunities that do not come knocking. From March to May 2026, the Office for National Statistics (ONS) reports that the UK’s unemployment rate held at 4.9 per... Read More →
Time for Brazil to reshape its energy sector
Amidst the uncertainties in the global energy crisis, Brazil has the chance to take the lead in the development of alternative power sources. The US-Iran conflict has dragged on since late February, which led to temporary peace agreements and... Read More →
Malaysia’s fuel subsidies under control
Malaysia is feeling the ripples of the US-Iran conflict as its economy takes the hit, with a piling fuel subsidy bill to show for it. In its budget for 2026, the Malaysian government allocated MYR 15 billion (USD 3.66 billion)... Read More →
Japan’s tourism finds stable ground beyond Chinese visitors
Although there has been a decline of Chinese tourists in Japan over the past few months, the country continues to thrive on that front. Japan’s tourism industry has quietly passed one of its biggest geopolitical stress tests since the COVID-19... Read More →
Indonesia charts course for its maritime sector
Indonesia aims to transform its maritime sector into a sustainable and growing blue economy that can attract foreign investments, enhance food security, and increase export competitiveness. In 2025, Indonesia’s maritime sector contributed around 7 per cent of national output. If... Read More →
Contouring the face of Brazilian consumption with vanity
A consumer base more likely to invest in beauty products, weight loss pens, and digital platforms has pumped the growth of Brazil’s pharmaceutical sector and lifted local stocks this year. Brazil’s large population and its worldwide recognition for beauty make... Read More →
Can Japan’s defence makers finally break through the global market?
Although far from becoming a major global arms exporter, Japan’s defence sector is starting to become more investible. Japan has always been an unusual major economy, partly because its defence industry has sat in an uncomfortable middle ground for years.... Read More →
Defence fund secures quadruple exits in just two years, opens co-investment opportunity
The two-year alliance between Lundgreen’s Invest – High-Tech Defence Fund and Normark Defence has developed and sold four of its commercially advanced innovations to Omni Capabilities, eyeing high profit margins with 20-25 per cent still open to investors. Within the... Read More →