Tag: economy

Beyond ESG: Impact Investing Is About Better Business, Not Lower Returns

Impact investing need not mean sacrificing returns, panellists at the Malaysia Private Capital Forum 2026 say, as investors increasingly look beyond ESG labels to measurable outcomes while Malaysia’s alternative financing platforms grapple with exits, governance and repeat capital.

Malaysia Private Capital: Liew Urges Turning Economic Challenges Into Investable Opportunities

Malaysia private capital is entering a new phase as shifting global conditions create opportunities to move up the value chain, strengthen the country’s regional position and turn emerging economic challenges into new areas for investment, Deputy Finance Minister Liew Chin Tong said.
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The tactics Coles and Woolworths use to maintain their power over Australia’s grocery market

Coles and Woolworths say they're looking out for you – they are the fresh food people or the home of everyday low prices. But this...

How Albanese could tweak negative gearing to save money and build more new homes

By Peter Martin There are two things the prime minister needs to get into his head about tax. One is that saying he won’t make any...

Alan Kohler – Australian housing wealth is meaningless, destructive and fundamentally changing our society

High-priced homes do not create wealth, Alan Kohler says, they redistribute it. Now financial success is largely a function of geography, not accomplishment My parents...

Anwar Struggles To Boost Malaysian Economy A Year After Victory

Rising food prices and weak currency hamper reform plans of PM Anwar

Election Budget? So What, As Long As We Benefit From It!

A WOW and a very well-thought-out budget which includes representation from various sectors of the economy and all walks of life.

Sanctions Have Huge Toll On Russian Economy: Report

Some 1,000 foreign companies halted their activities in the country, potentially impacting up to five million jobs, according to a report by the Yale...

Slow Growth Expected For The US

Nothing to suggest recession is in the works, despite slow growth and inflation WASHINGTON, June 9 (Reuters) - U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said on...

What Does it Take For The Country To Have A Strong And Healthy Economy?

We should take note that no matter how good the government's policy on the economy is, if we as individuals are not productive, the...

Malaysia’s Economy Sees Worst Year Since 1998 Asian Crisis

By Anisah Shukry, Bloomberg Malaysia’s economic contraction quickened again in the fourth quarter, as a fresh virus wave late in 2020 helped drive the economy to...

What Did We Actually Learn During Budget Tabling?

By Zam Yahaya The Malaysian Budget 2021 was tabled on 07 November and was debated until 26 November 2020. During those 19 days, almost the...

What Sabah Needs Now Is A Simple Economic Solution

Part 1 of 3 by Tzu Wong After the dust has settled following the Sabah state election, a pressing issue came up for the new...

How To Make Grandma’s Economics Work For Us

The Economics Of Grandmothers As Told By Zam Yahaya Since the beginning of the MCO in the middle of March 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic,  for the...