The summit between South Korea’s President Lee and U.S. President Trump resulted in a wave of corporate investments in the United States, alongside Seoul’s agreement to purchase 103 Boeing jets. Dr. Hoo Chiew Ping, Co-Founder of the East Asian International Relations Caucus, discusses the broader implications of the summit and its impact on South Korea’s economy.



Image Credit: Shutterstock.com

The summit between South Korea’s President Lee and U.S. President Trump resulted in a wave of corporate investments in the United States, alongside Seoul’s agreement to purchase 103 Boeing jets. Dr. Hoo Chiew Ping, Co-Founder of the East Asian International Relations Caucus, discusses the broader implications of the summit and its impact on South Korea’s economy.Image Credit: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://Shutterstock.com">Shutterstock.com</a>

Opinion and analysis of today’s international and local news that matter to Malaysians. Everything you need to know to start and plan your work.

Opinion and analysis of today&rsquo;s international and local news that matter to Malaysians. Everything you need to know to start and plan your work.

Morning Brief

Presidents Lee And Trump Meeting Spurs Corporate Deals And Boeing Jet Purchase

Indonesia’s economy grew by more than 5% in the first half of 2026, but strong headline growth has yet to convince financial markets. Capital outflows, a weakening rupiah and concerns over President Prabowo’s expansionary fiscal policies have forced Bank Indonesia into aggressive rate hikes, while higher fuel costs and the threat of El Niño add further pressure. Can Southeast Asia’s largest economy maintain its growth momentum while repairing investor confidence and keeping its fiscal ambitions in check?



Image Credit: Shutterstock

Indonesia’s economy grew by more than 5% in the first half of 2026, but strong headline growth has yet to convince financial markets. Capital outflows, a weakening rupiah and concerns over President Prabowo’s expansionary fiscal policies have forced Bank Indonesia into aggressive rate hikes, while higher fuel costs and the threat of El Niño add further pressure. Can Southeast Asia’s largest economy maintain its growth momentum while repairing investor confidence and keeping its fiscal ambitions in check?Image Credit: Shutterstock

Can Indonesia Restore Investor Confidence?

The US-Iran conflict has entered a more dangerous phase, with attacks widening across the region, oil prices surging past US$105 a barrel and uncertainty growing over the Strait of Hormuz. Inside Iran, sanctions, fuel rationing and shortages are adding to economic pressure, while the IAEA’s decision to refer Tehran to the UN Security Council raises the stakes over its nuclear programme. With President Trump suggesting the war could continue until after the US midterm elections, what is Iran’s strategy now, and is there still a path towards de-escalation?

Image Credit: Shutterstock

The US-Iran conflict has entered a more dangerous phase, with attacks widening across the region, oil prices surging past US$105 a barrel and uncertainty growing over the Strait of Hormuz. Inside Iran, sanctions, fuel rationing and shortages are adding to economic pressure, while the IAEA’s decision to refer Tehran to the UN Security Council raises the stakes over its nuclear programme. With President Trump suggesting the war could continue until after the US midterm elections, what is Iran’s strategy now, and is there still a path towards de-escalation? Image Credit: Shutterstock

Presidents Lee And Trump Meeting Spurs Corporate Deals And Boeing Jet Purchase

In 1 playlist(s)

Morning Brief

Social links

Follow podcast

Recent clips