After a prolonged lull in the latter half of the 2010s, Malaysia has experienced a resurgence in foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows from project owners since 2021. This revival has attracted renewed interest from financial asset investors, as evidenced by the rerating of the benchmark KLCI and the strengthening of the ringgit this year.

Roaring 20s: Malaysia in FDI upcycle

What the AI landscape will be like in 2025

The next frontier in the AI race: Scaling for impact

As global air traffic demand exceeds pre-Covid-19 pandemic levels this year, airlines are turning their attention to fleet expansion and about 10,000 more planes will operate by 2034, according to a new report published by global aviation advisory firm Alton Aviation Consultancy.

10,000 more planes to take to  the sky in 10 years, says Alton

The World Semiconductor Trade Statistics (WSTS) organisation unveiled its latest projections early this month, forecasting significant growth for the global semiconductor market in 2024 and 2025.

Global Semiconductor Market poised to sustain solid growth in 2025

Malaysia’s workforce is evolving rapidly, thanks to technology and globalisation. Key sectors like technology, healthcare and financial services are driving demand for specialised skills such as artificial intelligence (AI), cybersecurity and data analytics.

Adapting to tech and talent demands

In October, the government announced incentives to jump-start the special economic zone in Forest City. One particular announcement that caught attention was the zero tax rate for family offices, a term rarely heard of in Malaysia as the regulatory framework for such firms did not exist. Essentially, family offices handle investment and wealth management for wealthy families.