Malaysia increasingly attractive to foreign investors

October 10, 2024

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 10 — Malaysia has become increasingly attractive to foreign investors due to several factors, including the country’s political stability and track record in exercising fiscal responsibility, said UBS Global Research. It said Malaysia’s competitiveness in the electrical and electronics (E&E) sector, as well as energy policies leading to net zero targets are […]

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High stakes for Asia at the US elections

October 10, 2024

Asian markets seem relatively relaxed ahead of the US elections on 6 November. But here are some reasons why they should be more anxious Non-China Asia’s gains could become next year’s problems While it may be a US election, the world will watch to see who emerges as the next American president on November 6. And […]

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Electronic Manufacturing Services Market Size, Share, Demand, Trends & Forecast Analysis 2032

October 10, 2024

The Electronic Manufacturing Services (EMS) industry is rapidly evolving, driven by technological advancements, global economic factors, and shifting market demands. The Electronic Manufacturing Services (EMS) market refers to the outsourcing of design, manufacturing, testing, and repair services of electronic components and products to specialized firms. These services are commonly provided to Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) […]

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Reshoring has led to a small business boom in the South and Midwest

October 9, 2024

Part of this is due to fiscal stimulus, including the $1.2 trillion bipartisan infrastructure deal in 2021 or billions of dollars in additional investment mobilized by the CHIPS and Inflation Reduction Acts. Intel’s new semiconductor plants in Chandler, Ariz., worth a combined $30 billion, or Samsung’s $17 billion foundry in Texas are the types of […]

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U.S. Reshoring Efforts a Boon to Domestic Renewables Industry

October 8, 2024

Over two days in September, thousands of booby-trapped pagers and walkie-talkies exploded simultaneously throughout Lebanon and Syria, killing dozens of people and wounding far more. While the attack was the latest escalation in tensions between Israel and Hezbollah, the explosions also raised concerns among the international business community over another fast-growing risk: vulnerability in the […]

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War and transnational reshoring

October 7, 2024

s drive our choice. First, trade and supply chain disruptions often occur due to explicit political sanctions and not economic motives. India is outside the ambit of the ongoing political tensions between Russia and the US and the EU which started with the Crimea War of 2014. When sanctions were imposed against Russia following the […]

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Former BOE Policymaker Expects Rates to Settle at Just Above 4%

October 7, 2024

(Bloomberg) — UK interest rates are likely to settle at just above 4% over the longer term as deglobalization and the end of China’s demographic boom put upward pressure on inflation, according to Charles Goodhart, a founding member of the Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee. With major central banks cutting rates, attention is shifting […]

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3 Industrial Stocks That Will Benefit From Reshoring Trends

October 7, 2024

The trend of bringing manufacturing back to the United States is boosting key industrial sectors by creating jobs, improving supply chain reliability, and fostering innovation through advanced technologies like automation. It also enhances cost control, national security, and sustainability efforts while reducing dependency on foreign production. Government incentives further drive growth. The global industrial machinery […]

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Vance and Walz debate clean energy, manufacturing, and U.S. competitiveness in Vice Presidential clash

October 2, 2024

During Tuesday’s vice presidential debate, Republican Sen. JD Vance and Democratic Gov. Tim Walz sparred over clean energy policy and manufacturing jobs, laying out contrasting visions for U.S. industry and global competitiveness, particularly against China. The debate, moderated by CBS News, highlighted their divergent strategies for tackling climate change and boosting the economy, a central […]

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The Real Winner of the 2024 Election? Active Investing

October 2, 2024

October is here, and with it, election coverage and discourse is peaking. Global audiences will be clued in to the outcome of U.S. elections, and investors are no exception. While the news media has largely focused on the headline-grabbing gaffes and attacks, one key policy debate has gone missing. Both candidates will face a rising […]

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