6 April 2022
Across the ASEAN: The Curious Case of the Sluggish Year for the FBMKLCI
Some analysts posited that rising commodity prices linked to the Russia-Ukraine war may benefit commodity-linked markets in Southeast Asia like that of Malaysia's. But with the FBMKLCI still up about 2.5% since the start of the year, why have equities north of the causeway been a bit sluggish? Alexander Chia, Regional Head of Equity Research at RHB, joined us from Kuala Lumpur on Across the ASEAN to talk about valuations, inflation, and his outlook on palm oil and the rubber glove sector.

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8 December 2021
Across the ASEAN: The Year Ahead for Malaysian Markets
Malaysian stocks have had a torrid year, with the FBMKLCI falling more than 8% since the start of the year, along with resurgent COVID-19 infections, difficult lockdowns, and companies facing allegations of labour abuse all hitting sentiment hard. Is the year ahead going to be kinder to Malaysian markets? Alexander Chia, Head of Regional Equity Research at RHB, joined us on Across the ASEAN to discuss what 2022 may have in store.

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25 August 2021
Across the ASEAN: Clarity for Malaysian Equities at Last?
The FBMKLCI Index has seen solid gains this week after Ismail Saabri Yakob was sworn in as the country's new Prime Minister, assuaging weeks of seeming political uncertainty. Alexander Chia, RHB's Head of Regional Equity Research, joined us on Across the ASEAN to talk about how this and improving vaccination rates might play into their outlook for markets in Kuala Lumpur.

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28 August 2020
Bigger Picture: Criteria to use to find value in equities
Alexander Chia, Head, Regional Equity Research, RHB Investment Bank Berhad shares his criteria in screening for stocks with upside, and some of his "jewels" he has identified.

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