Thai PM Anutin Faces Brutal Politics and Economy
Anutin Charnvirakul has been sworn in as the country’s third prime minister in just over two years, taking office in September 2025. His rise followed...
1MDB The Infamous Scandal That Won’t Die
1MDB, or 1Malaysia Development Berhad, is more than ten years old as a scandal, yet it refuses to fade. It toppled Najib Razak’s government, dragged...
URA, Kampung Baru and Controversial Bias
The URA or Urban Renewal Act is a new law that Malaysia is planning to role out. It is a framework for redeveloping old and...
TikTok finally sold! Who’s no 1 Champion?
TikTok has finally been sold after years of political wrangling, security concerns, and speculation about its future. For the app’s more than one billion global...
SG60 to SG100: PMET Crisis and the SME Answer
PMET survival and SME growth will define Singapore’s economic journey from SG60 to SG100. The city-state has just celebrated its 60th year of independence. From...
Charlie Kirk, Capitalism, Communism, Socialism and the Pseudo-Intellectual Trap
The shocking assassination of Charlie Kirk on September 10, 2025, at Utah Valley University has reignited debates about capitalism, communism and socialism. Charlie Kirk, founder...
Global Uncertainty Leads to Gold Surge
Gold has become the standout asset in 2025 as global economic conditions deteriorate. Investors worldwide are fleeing riskier instruments and moving into the precious metal,...
Sri Mulyani’s Startling Exit and Amazing Legacy
The removal of Sri Mulyani Indrawati from her post as Indonesia’s finance minister in September 2025 marked the end of one of the most influential...
Transforming SGX Into Global Powerhouse
The Singapore Exchange, or SGX, operates on a very different model from the United States. In Singapore, investors own their shares directly through the Central...
Is the Gojek vs Grab Battle in Indonesia Driving Scandal, Turmoil and Losses?
Gojek is under intense scrutiny after its co-founder, Nadiem Makarim, was arrested in a corruption probe tied to government procurement contracts. The case has badly...