Morning Brief

China's heavy hand on Covid and treatment of pro-democracy supporters have sent droves of Hong Kongers away and stoppered demand from expat workers, raising concern that the city state's time in the sun as a financial centre is over.

Michael Frank of the Economist Intelligence Unit, discusses. Image credit: Shutterstock.com

Movement restrictions have hit property counters hard, but what does that mean for REITs, hitherto seen as a hedge against inflation, which is assailing economies globally? Stewart Labrooy, Chairman Alpha REIT Managers and Honorary Secretary of the MRMA ( Malaysian REIT Managers Association), answers. Image credit: Unsplash.com

Malaysia's civil aviation regulator surprised the industry by approving the licences of two new airlines, SKS Airways and MYAirline, an ultra low-cost carrier. We discuss the potential rationale behind the decision and the impact this could have on the sector with Khair Mirza, Regional Director of Modalis Infrastructure Partners. Image credit: Shutterstock.com

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UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson is in the centre of a political furore over a string of parties held by his staff when Covid-19 lockdowns were in effect. With calls for his resignation growing louder from both sides of the political aisle, can he stay in the top post? We discuss the political dynamics at play with Dr. Ben Wellings of Monash University. Image credit: Shutterstock.com

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Next month, the government will launch the National Agricommodity Policy 2021-2030, with the aim of driving the development of the commodities sector in a more sustainable, competitive and market-oriented manner. With agri-commodities accounting for 7.4% of Malaysia’s GDP in 2020, what should be in the policy to ensure sustained growth for the sector? We discuss this with Dr. Shaufique Siddique, Director of the Institute of Plantation Studies. Image credit: Shutterstock.com

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Malaysia's civil aviation regulator surprised the industry by approving the licences of two new airlines, SKS Airways and MYAirline, an ultra low-cost carrier. We discuss the potential rationale behind the decision and the impact this could have on the sector with Khair Mirza, Regional Director of Modalis Infrastructure Partners. Image credit: Shutterstock.com

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson is in the centre of a political furore over a string of parties held by his staff when Covid-19 lockdowns were in effect. With calls for his resignation growing louder from both sides of the political aisle, can he stay in the top post? We discuss the political dynamics at play with Dr. Ben Wellings of Monash University. Image credit: Shutterstock.com

Next month, the government will launch the National Agricommodity Policy 2021-2030, with the aim of driving the development of the commodities sector in a more sustainable, competitive and market-oriented manner. With agri-commodities accounting for 7.4% of Malaysia’s GDP in 2020, what should be in the policy to ensure sustained growth for the sector? We discuss this with Dr. Shaufique Siddique, Director of the Institute of Plantation Studies. Image credit: Shutterstock.com

Worldwide, Sukuk issuances are up 36% annually but Malaysia has lost its mantle as top global issuer. Bashar Al Natoor, Senior Director, Global Head of Islamic Finance, chats about the implications. Image credit: Unsplash.com

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Chung Yi Fan helps us unpack the bumpy roll-out of the RFID payment system at selected toll plazas over the past week causing massive congestions at toll plazas along the North-South Highway and the Klang Valley. Image credit: Shutterstock.com

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