Trump’s “America First” trade policy involves doubling down on tariffs and major tax cuts that could shake up the global economy. What should investors watch out for?

The time is ripe for Johor’s Forest City. With its new incentives aimed at attracting family offices and investors, it has the potential to blossom into a regional financial hub.

As Southeast Asia gears up for more electric vehicles on the roads, investors can look forward to various opportunities in the EV value chain.

Asean countries’ green investments are growing – but not fast enough to achieve their decarbonisation targets. To help close this gap, sustainable financing players like Maybank are collaborating with Asian companies on innovative funding solutions.

With around 40 national elections expected to take place this year, Asian investors are bracing for significant political and market uncertainties. Find out how poll outcomes in Taiwan, Indonesia, India and the US will impact the region’s markets and economic outlook.

The slowing global economy will need to overcome significant risk factors before it can stage a robust recovery. Prepare for a bumpy ride to growth by understanding how key wildcards – inflation risks, China's slump and the US presidential elections - could impact or even jeopardise the 2024 global outlook.

ASEAN looks poised for stronger growth in 2024, even as the global economy weakens and its key trading partners like the US and China head for a slowdown. As we brace for a bumpy economic ride in a year of key political elections, what are the key themes investors should look out for?

While climate action is crucial, sustainability goes beyond the environment. Find out how banks, like Maybank, can ensure a just transition to green energy.

The coming years might just be ASEAN's golden age.

With a young and digitally savvy population, the bloc is poised to reap the benefits of its demographic dividend. But the region's diversity will pose challenges - and opportunities.

Malaysia's New Industrial Master Plan (NIMP 2030) is set to drive a manufacturing industry transformation. Find out how four key sectors - petrochemicals, semiconductors, electric vehicles and property - will likely benefit from the NIMP's spillover effects as well as a potential revival of the KL-SG High Speed Rail project.

How can tech companies in South East Asia ride the AI and digitalisation wave? How much AI should companies use? The toughest questions on the hottest topic were answered at Maybank's Invest ASEAN 2023.

Singapore is poised to be a key hub in Islamic wealth management, said panellists at Maybank Invest ASEAN 2023. Demographic and investment shifts mean Islamic finance products which offer cradle to grave solutions will only rise in popularity.

After 15 years, the world is coming off an era of near-zero interest rates. In this newfound climate of uncertainty, how can investors cut through the fog?

There is no way to predict current and future market cycles, but experts have spotted certain key investing trends to stay on the lookout for in the next three to five years.

As China refines and shifts the focus of its flagship Belt & Road Initiative (BRI) in coming years, how will it channel new investments in ASEAN and how does the region stand to benefit?

Deglobalisation has taken centrestage, with the world no longer connected the way it was for decades. A growing rift between the United States and China, the raging conflict in Ukraine, and rising trade protectionism has led to a fragmented world. What should investors take note in this era of uncertainty?

Good governance matters – and not just for Fortune 500 companies. Like a lighthouse amidst the storms, good governance can guide your SME to the safe harbours of sustainable, long-term progress. Rather than wait, SME leaders should build good governance into their company's DNA - as early as possible.

Are REITS losing their shine as hybrid work arrangements are now the norm? Not necessarily. Here's why.

Recent headwinds like extreme weather events and macroeconomic uncertainties have cast a pall on ASEAN's decarbonisation journey. But there is hope that they can stay on track. Find out how green finance and multilateral initiatives are helping them achieve a just transition.

Brace for a bumpy ride ahead as advanced economies in the West struggle with recession and inflation risks, leaving Asia's slowing but still resilient economies to prop up global growth.

The U.S. Federal Reserve has ended its pandemic-era stimulus and is turning hawkish to control inflation. This could impact Asean's currencies, exports, growth and more.

Maybank can help businesses anticipate risks and take immediate action to protect their most vulnerable workers.

Maybank can help businesses make their supply chains more resilient without sacrificing on productivity and competitiveness.

To ensure that global trade can and will continue to benefit a world in transition, the trading system must adapt to deliver better outcomes for people and planet.

Businesses can overcome this challenge by having the right funding partner with trade and supply chain financing solutions.

Even as sustainable investing gains traction, many companies remain unclear about the monetary benefits it can bring to their bottom line. Now, there's a solution to help them link their sustainable strategies to financial performance. The case to move into sustainable investing is stronger than ever.

ASEAN is riding the wave of China's growing economy, but it should remain alert, agile and aware as it navigates a future fraught with uncertainty.

Rich in natural resources and home to more than 600 million people, ASEAN has long been recognised as a production powerhouse. Companies, whether due to macro-business or geopolitical reasons, have increasingly been learning how to extract value by leveraging the dynamic markets of ASEAN to outsource their core supply chains.

The coronavirus pandemic has led to changes in our approach to urban living. Increased online activity and the shift in our attitudes towards home and work are having far-reaching impact on the way that "smart" cities are designed.

Disruptions to the global supply chain have mounted in recent years, with international challenges ranging from the Sino-US trade war to the coronavirus pandemic.

With the world's spotlight increasingly trained on sustainability, investors are looking for ways to have a positive impact with their money. One often-overlooked avenue is through funds that adhere to Shariah-compliant principles.

As profitability and sustainability become intertwined due to recent disruptions, ASEAN businesses must plan to make genuine impact if they are to continue growing in the new normal.

Nearly two years into lockdowns and movement restrictions, real estate transactions are finally on the rebound in Southeast Asia.

Companies are rethinking their approach to capitalism, with the “S” in ESG criteria becoming as important as the “E” and the “G”.

The debate on the future of capitalism in the 20th century was predominantly Western. But with Asian economies now growing to be larger than the rest of the world, Eastern perspectives are shaping a new era of stakeholder capitalism.