Global Funds Look to Malaysia as Iran War Shakes Up Asian Assets
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Global funds are increasingly looking to Malaysia as a safe-haven destination for Asian assets amid the Iran war-driven surge in energy prices. Malaysia had already been gaining favor among global investors before the conflict, standing out among Southeast Asian peers. The combination of energy exposure and relative regional stability is drawing capital flows into Malaysian markets.
Even before the war in Iran sparked a surge in energy prices, Malaysia stood out from its Southeast Asian peers as the newfound darling of global investors.
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