By Adna Amna

Malaysia Unveils Five-Year Plan to Boost Local Investment and Revitalize Stock Market

In a decisive move to strengthen its financial ecosystem, Malaysia has launched an ambitious five-year strategy aimed at encouraging local investors to take a more active role in the stock market. The initiative reflects a broader effort to deepen the country’s capital markets, reduce reliance on foreign investment, and stimulate sustainable economic growth. At the…

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BYD and VinFast Accelerate EV Revolution, Challenging Japan’s Grip on Asia’s Auto Market

Electric vehicle makers BYD and VinFast are rapidly reshaping Asia’s automotive landscape, leveraging massive investments and aggressive expansion strategies to challenge the long-standing dominance of Japanese car manufacturers across the region. As demand for cleaner mobility surges, these emerging players are positioning themselves at the forefront of a fast-evolving market. China’s BYD has become a…

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SoftBank jitters grow as OpenAI gamble meets rising AI tensions

SoftBank’s aggressive push into artificial intelligence is beginning to unsettle investors, with concerns mounting over the scale—and risk—of its deepening financial ties to OpenAI. What was once seen as a bold, future-defining bet is now being reassessed amid intensifying competition and growing geopolitical unease surrounding the use of AI in military operations. At the centre…

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Middle East escalation: Energy at the center, risks far beyond

The military escalation between the United States, Israel and Iran is putting extreme pressure on energy markets. Although no major supply disruptions have been reported yet, the risks surrounding the Strait of Hormuz pose a threat to the global economy if the conflict continues. Key figures: ‘A conflict limited to a few days or weeks…

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Iran War Escalates: UK Mulls Warship Deployment, U.S. Embassy Struck and Trump Blasts Starmer

The widening war between Iran, United States and Israel has entered its fourth day with renewed strikes, diplomatic fallout and increasingly complex geopolitical repercussions — including a direct hit on a U.S. embassy and mounting tensions within the **United Kingdom–U.S. alliance. The conflict, triggered after a series of strikes and retaliations, saw Iranian forces launch…

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Pakistan Senate Endorses Indigenous Payment System to Rival Visa, Mastercard.

The move aims to boost economic sovereignty, reduce foreign transaction dependency In a significant shift toward financial autonomy, the Senate Standing Committee on Finance in Pakistan has endorsed the development of a national payment gateway to rival global giants like Visa and Mastercard. The move is part of the government’s broader push to strengthen local…

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