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 →
Hope springs eternal – says the Labour Party
Storms in the British market are changing winds both away and at home. Early in March 2026, Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves delivered her Spring Statement, an update to her 2025 Autumn Statement that incorporates feedback from other parties,... Read More →
Germany’s labour pains
Some reforms concerning the German labour market could provide more security for employees while offering dynamism for firms, however, labour shortages are the real problem. While the labour market in Germany is cooling off, tempers are heating up over questions... Read More →
UK Government prepares for the new financial year
The government has released its spending plan for the next financial year, however, more spending means more taxes – all while a leadership challenge is unfolding at Downing Street. In November 2025, Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves announced the... Read More →
Global tensions briefly put spotlight on Latin America
The US’ intervention in Venezuela was its first step in reshaping the global energy markets. This may present a silver lining in accelerating foreign investment towards oil-rich economies in Latin America. Last January, US President Donald Trump ordered a military... Read More →
Are Japanese small-cap stocks making hay while prices rise?
Japan’s stock market story is usually about exporters, mega-caps, and macro shocks. This time, smaller domestic firms could be the quiet winners if inflation stays firm and fiscal support continues. Discussions about Japan’s equity market have largely revolved around big... Read More →
Malaysia’s tech push for digital banking
Digital banks in Malaysia have been accelerating upgrades to its systems, a move expected to attract new users and increase profits. During the tail end of the global pandemic in 2022, Malaysia came up with the Financial Sector Blueprint 2022-2026... Read More →