Sudhir Vadaketh, a political commentator, discusses the implications of Heng Swee Keat’s decision to step aside as designated successor to Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong, and the likely leader to take over. Sudhir is also the co-author of Hard Choices: Challenging the Singapore Consensus.



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Sudhir Vadaketh, a political commentator, discusses the implications of Heng Swee Keat&rsquo;s decision to step aside as designated successor to Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong, and the likely leader to take over. Sudhir is also the co-author of Hard Choices: Challenging the Singapore Consensus.

Image Credit: How Hwee Young | EPA

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Who’s The Fairest Of Them All?

Market volatility, geopolitical uncertainty and changing interest rates are reshaping how affluent Malaysians think about their money, with greater emphasis on diversification, resilience and preserving wealth rather than simply maximising returns. Younger investors are also bringing different expectations around technology, AI and sustainable wealth creation, while families face increasingly important questions about succession. How is wealth management evolving, and are Malaysians doing enough to prepare for the transfer of wealth between generations?

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Market volatility, geopolitical uncertainty and changing interest rates are reshaping how affluent Malaysians think about their money, with greater emphasis on diversification, resilience and preserving wealth rather than simply maximising returns. Younger investors are also bringing different expectations around technology, AI and sustainable wealth creation, while families face increasingly important questions about succession. How is wealth management evolving, and are Malaysians doing enough to prepare for the transfer of wealth between generations?Click <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.cimbprivatewealth.com.my/en/home.html?cid=a1:pv_a2:segment_a3:pwbfm26_a4:220726_a5:afl_a6:sptfy_a7:v1_a8:ian">here</a> to find out more about CIMB Private Wealth.

How Are Malaysia’s Wealthy Investing Differently?

Xi Jinping’s first state visit to Egypt in a decade comes as China seeks a larger role in a Middle East transformed by the Iran war, the Gaza conflict and growing uncertainty over US influence. With Egypt controlling the strategically vital Suez Canal, deepening economic ties with Beijing and even expanding military cooperation, the relationship increasingly extends beyond trade. Is Cairo simply hedging between the world’s two superpowers, or is China positioning itself as a genuine alternative diplomatic and security partner for the region?

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Xi Jinping’s first state visit to Egypt in a decade comes as China seeks a larger role in a Middle East transformed by the Iran war, the Gaza conflict and growing uncertainty over US influence. With Egypt controlling the strategically vital Suez Canal, deepening economic ties with Beijing and even expanding military cooperation, the relationship increasingly extends beyond trade. Is Cairo simply hedging between the world’s two superpowers, or is China positioning itself as a genuine alternative diplomatic and security partner for the region? Image Credit: Shutterstock

Is China Rewriting the Middle East Order?

The Straits Times Index hit an all-time high in August and is up 23 per cent year-to-date. But the second-quarter earnings season showed the market's engine has changed — the old story of domestic consumption and property has given way to wealth, regionalisation and AI-linked infrastructure. Financial services posted resilient earnings and still saw the biggest outflow of any sector, at $1.42 billion. We speak to Geoff Howie, Market Strategist at the Singapore Stock Exchange, on what's driving the rally and whether 17.5 times earnings is still worth paying.


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The Straits Times Index hit an all-time high in August and is up 23 per cent year-to-date. But the second-quarter earnings season showed the market's engine has changed — the old story of domestic consumption and property has given way to wealth, regionalisation and AI-linked infrastructure. Financial services posted resilient earnings and still saw the biggest outflow of any sector, at $1.42 billion. We speak to Geoff Howie, Market Strategist at the Singapore Stock Exchange, on what's driving the rally and whether 17.5 times earnings is still worth paying. Image Credit: Shutterstock

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