Gen Z turns to house hacking
Buying a home in Malaysia is no longer the straightforward milestone it once was. Skyrocketing prices, rising rents, and wages that fail to keep up are pushing many young adults to rethink what a first home should be.
Old is still gold
For decades, new property launches have dominated Malaysia's real estate market. Shiny showrooms, early-bird rebates and the promise of brand-new finishes made them irresistible to buyers and investors alike.
How URA affects MM2H visa holders
The Urban Renewal Act (URA) has become one of the most contentious pieces of draft legislation in recent years. Designed to accelerate the redevelopment of ageing or under-utilised urban land, the Bill has prompted intense debate about property rights, constitutional protections and socio-economic effects.
Jobs mantra in Davos
Biting cold, political tensions and doubts about artificial intelligence (AI) did nothing to curb the enthusiasm of business leaders in Davos over technology's ability to create jobs.
Geopolitical analysis booms
Demand for geopolitical analysis is rising, as asset managers and corporate investors seek guidance on the best way to price in risk from wars, territorial saber-rattling and global political risk.
Bond buys fall flat
There's scant evidence so far that US President Donald Trump's bid to make housing more affordable by purchasing mortgage-backed bonds has had its desired effect, and to the extent it has, broader geopolitical anxieties driven by his administration look set to make borrowing more expensive over time.
Export of tools pays off
Asian economies proved remarkably resilient in 2025 despite an unprecedented global trade war backdrop.
Chinese tea chains pour into US
On the day before New Year's Eve, powerful gusts swept through New York, battering the city with brutal winter weather, making it feel like minus 10ºC. But outside a newly opened Mixue store in Koreatown, dozens of customers waited in line patiently.
South African beauty market gets makeover
South Africa's US$4bil beauty market is fast becoming a key battleground for retailers grappling with a sluggish economy, weak consumer confidence and intensifying competition.
Telco sector in M&A mode
With 2026 touted to be a big year for mergers and acquisitions (M&As) in Malaysia, the telecommunications sector is not to be left out.
