Asian Leaders Court Investment
Prime ministers in Egypt, Bangladesh, and Malaysia actively court foreign capital and reassure investors amid intensifying regional competition for foreign direct investment.
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- UPDATEMalaysia PM: Petronas dividends account for just 6% of 2026 federal revenue
Anwar Ibrahim counters claims of fiscal over-reliance on the state oil giant, clarifying the scale of dividend contributions to the national budget.
- MARKETModi's Indo-Pacific tour targets strategic depth in Indonesia, Australia, New Zealand
The three-nation visit reinforces India's Act East Policy, signaling a push for deeper security and economic integration across the region.
- STATEMENTMr. Modi
“My visit to Indonesia and Australia in the Eastern and Southern Indian Ocean, respectively, followed by New Zealand, will further strengthen India's Act East Policy, MAHASAGAR Vision as well as our outlook towards a free and open Indo-Pacific,”
in: Modi's Indo-Pacific tour targets strategic depth in Indonesia, Au - STATEMENTModi
“India and Indonesia elevated bilateral ties to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership during my first visit to Indonesia in 2018,”
in: Modi's Indo-Pacific tour targets strategic depth in Indonesia, Au - STATEMENTThe Prime Minister
“India and Indonesia share strong civilisational and people-to-people ties, and my visit will further deepen all aspects of our multifaceted partnership,”
in: Modi's Indo-Pacific tour targets strategic depth in Indonesia, Au - STATEMENTMr. Modi
“he said. Mr. Modi said, in Melbourne, he would interact with the Indian diaspora, which is an important pillar of the strategic partnership.”
in: Modi's Indo-Pacific tour targets strategic depth in Indonesia, Au - STATEMENTMr. Modi
“Our bilateral ties have seen significant contribution from the Indian diaspora, and during this visit, I look forward to addressing a large gathering of the Indian community who have excelled in all spheres of life,”
in: Modi's Indo-Pacific tour targets strategic depth in Indonesia, Au - DATASri Lanka PM pledges tech investment for youth
Government signals focus on digital skills and critical thinking as part of broader education strategy.
- MARKETMalaysia PM Anwar meets Johor Regent to discuss federal-state cooperation
The meeting between Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim and Johor's Tunku Mahkota Ismail focused on people's welfare and strengthening ties between Kuala Lumpur and the southern state.
- STATEMENTAnwar
“Tunku Mahkota Ismail and I also agreed to continue maintaining good relations, as well as strengthening close cooperation between the Federal Government and the Johor government,”
in: Malaysia PM Anwar meets Johor Regent to discuss federal-state cooperat - MARKETEgypt PM rejects claims of real estate bias in state development
Mostafa Madbouly insists Cairo is backing projects across all sectors, aiming to reassure investors amid concerns over concentrated property spending.
- MARKETBangladesh PM urges Malaysian firms to invest amid improving business climate
Tarique Rahman’s pitch to Kuala Lumpur signals Dhaka’s push to diversify capital inflows as regional competition for foreign direct investment intensifies.
- MARKETMalaysian PM Anwar's diplomatic push aims to bolster trade ties
Kuala Lumpur seeks to convert strengthened international relations into tangible economic gains amid global uncertainty.