Economy of Tomorrow

PODCAST

REFSA Reflections: Episode 1 – Income & Good Jobs

The Director's Commentary - REFSA proudly launches a new podcast series on the economy, delving deeper and going behind the scenes into our ideas, publications, and positions. Listen to our first episode, focusing on income and good jobs on Apple podcast and Spotify.

November 4, 2020

EVENT

[REFSA DISCUSS #8] Post Budget 2021: A New Economic Paradigm?

Will the newly announced Budget 2021 on 6 November mark a new economic paradigm, and moves us to a more prosperous, equitable and sustainable economy? Join us as we discuss about its impact on the people, businesses and the economy.

November 2, 2020

EVENT, Others

Economy of Tomorrow Regional Conference 2020 – Day 5

The Labour Response - What kind of new work culture is needed and how can we define the new social contract and labour regime, recognising structural disadvantages and widening existing gender gap.

October 27, 2020

EVENT, Others

Economy of Tomorrow Regional Conference 2020 – Day 3

Spotlight on the GiG-Economy: A deep dive into the research findings and administrative challenges in protecting gig workers, as well as one to one interviews with a gig worker and a medical frontliner.

October 27, 2020

EVENT, Others

Economy of Tomorrow Regional Conference 2020 – Day 4

The Youth Perspective: What is the reality of seeking a job or self-employment in this current economic climate, how can the youth adjust to a now even more challenging labour market and what support structures are needed.

October 27, 2020

EVENT, Others

Economy of Tomorrow Regional Conference 2020 – Day 2

The Company Perspective: A look into the challenges faced by small and medium enterprises, the support they need from the state, and exploring what kind of preventive risk management will companies develop for future external shocks.

October 26, 2020

EVENT, Others

Economy of Tomorrow Regional Conference 2020 – Day 1

The Bigger Picture: A discussion about the global trend in a post COVID-19 world, and the need for a new economic and social paradigm

October 25, 2020

PODCAST, PRESS ROOM

Green Budget Ahead?

Frederik Paulus, Economic Advisor at REFSA shares his view on Malaysia's climate change commitments, what more needs to be done and the importance of the state acting as a catalyst and a venture capitalist of sorts, for the private sector to come up with the most efficient solutions.

October 22, 2020

QUICK FACTS

INFOGRAPHICS 5: UPDATED ANNOUNCED GOVERNMENT STIMULUS IN % OF GDP, BY COUNTRY (AS AT 6 APRIL 2020)

The nominal amounts are taken directly from the government announcements or related news reports, and converted in USD in order to be able to compare.

April 11, 2020

QUICK FACTS

INFOGRAPHICS 4: ANNOUNCED FISCAL STIMULUS IN % OF GDP, BY COUNTRY (AS AT 27 MARCH 2020)

We updated our chart after the announcement of the second stimulus package yesterday. More detail on implementation is required, but at first sight it looks somewhat underwhelming in terms of fiscal stimulus.

March 28, 2020