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Tong's Portfolio
There’s no free lunch in economics — it’s who receives and who pays
The fact is Malaysia is falling behind in terms of attracting foreign direct investments (FDI) in the region.
September 08, 2022
Covid-19
Using face masks indoors in Malaysia now optional, says Malaysian health minister Khairy
However, the public are still highly encouraged to wear face masks in the country.
September 07, 2022
Investing strategies
Traders find haven from global stock gloom in southeast Asia
"We have a lot of pent-up demand here."
September 04, 2022
Tong's Portfolio
How Malaysia lost the world’s first digital bank and e-commerce platform
PhileoAllied Bank was one of the first, if not THE FIRST, digital banks in the world.
September 02, 2022
Global Economy
Good luck taking away China's manufacturing mojo
That’s just the cost of business.
August 25, 2022
Agriculture / Hotels / Restaurants
Malaysia has oversupply of chicken, can resume export
“At this point, we are dealing with a little oversupply of chicken."
August 01, 2022
Global Economy
Briefs: Averting the food crisis
"The 2008 lesson is: Do not spook the market."
May 26, 2022
Malaysia
Malaysia's Finance Minister Zafrul says economy on track, has room to raise rates
"We think we are on the right track."
May 26, 2022
Commodities
The other oil crisis will lead to a hungrier world
Global vegetable oil prices have been in turmoil for months.
April 28, 2022
SE Asian economies
Malaysia says ringgit's drop will be cushioned by fundamentals
“The flexibility of the ringgit will continue to benefit the Malaysian economy."
April 24, 2022