Accounting, Finance and Economics

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EPR The solution to landfill waste issue

EPR: A Solution to the Southeast Asia Landfill Issue?

By Professor Yuka Fujimoto

To tackle the severe problem of landfill waste, Professor Yuka Fujimoto has conducted extensive qualitative research on how the extended producer responsibility (EPR) frame

The Silicon Valley Bank Failure and The Financial Landscape

Has the SVB Failure Changed the Financial Landscape?

By Associate Professor Dr Zaheer Anwer
Dr Zaheer Anwar and colleagues investigate the reactions of major global asset classes to the failure of the Silicon Valley Bank. The study's findings raise interesting questions about financial market dynamics and investor behaviour.
Crypto Currents and Clean Energy: Unravelling Financial Interdependencies

Crypto Currents and Clean Energy: Unravelling Financial Interdependencies

By Associate Professor Dr Sitara Karim
Explore the hidden ties and untapped potential that can power a greener, more prosperous world.
Tan See Yin: Accounting Is Not Just About Calculation

Tan See Yin: Accounting Is Not Just About Calculation

Find out how her time at Sunway gave her a head-start, earning her exemptions from 9 ACCA professional papers.
Taroshan

Taroshan Baskar: Escaping the Matrix

Alumnus story of patience and determination.
Jasveer Singh Sandhu: Counting in the Finest Way Possible

Jasveer Singh Sandhu: Counting in the Finest Way Possible

Sunway Business School's Accounting and Finance programme equips students with comprehensive personal development, practical industry insights, and problem-solving skills for employment. The programme also emphasises financial literacy and cultivates a vibrant campus experience for holistic student…
Will an Asian Monetary Fund “Buffer” Economic Crisis?

Will an Asian Monetary Fund “Buffer” Economic Crisis?

By Pravin Periasamy
In the early months of 2023, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim advocated for a revival of the idea of the “Asian Monetary Fund” at the Future of ASEAN programme in Bangkok. 
A Good Payday for EPF Contributors

A Good Payday for EPF Contributors

With the current economic challenges, the 5.35% dividend by the Employees Provident Fund (EPF) for 2022 is considered good for contributors, say economists.
Are You Financially Savvy Enough to Achieve Financial Freedom?

Are You Financially Savvy Enough to Achieve Financial Freedom?

By Dr Joyce Nga
There is a saying that ‘money can’t buy everything, but everything involves money’.
The State of the Nation: M40, B40 to Feel the Pinch from Low Value Goods Tax

The State of the Nation: M40, B40 to Feel the Pinch from Low Value Goods Tax

In April, Malaysia could impose a new 10% sales tax on goods priced RM500 and below that are sold online and shipped via land, sea or air.
Unity Government Provides Strong Foundation for Growth and Stability, Says Economist

Unity Government Provides Strong Foundation for Growth and Stability, Says Economist

Malaysia’s new unity government, with a sense of political correctness, will provide a strong foundation for economic growth and stability this year despite fears of a recession among developing countries, economist Prof Marc Lim said today.
Maximizing Your Time at University: Hewawasam Puwakpitiyage Lakshan Sanjana

Hewawasam Puwakpitiyage Lakshan Sanjana: A Good Account of My Time

The university experience you get while studying is not limited to your major. It is also an opportunity for students to grow personally and learn about different cultures, traditions, and environments.