Can Japan pass the baton? Venture capital meets the succession crunch
Japan’s SMEs are running a relay race, but many are struggling to find someone to take the baton. In July, Japan recorded just over 1,000 bankruptcy cases, marking the second consecutive month above that threshold. High prices and labour shortages... Read More →
Still a green light for British renewables
UK energy keeps hitting gold with renewable energy and its net zero goals. The UK remains one of the global leaders in renewable energy installation, as it is behind one of the more aggressive programs to meet its net zero... Read More →
Caution ahead for Brazil’s presidential election
Adding to domestic and global uncertainties is the head-to-head presidential race, making the Brazilian market a challenging environment for investors leaning towards more defensive strategies. Brazil will hold its most awaited presidential election this October. While there are four candidates,... Read More →
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 →