It is a wonderful time to share nuggets of wisdom with the readers.

Jakarta governor Jokowi shows how it is possible to tackle difficult local issues when leaders are prepared to fully engage with the people.

With five of the 10-fastest growing economies emerging from the continent in 2012, Africa shows promise as a destination but political risk remains a major factor.

Analysts have been warning on the risks of China’s “shadow banking” system – a sector estimated to have as much as RM4.15tril in assets.

Morsi bungled badly: Egypt’s economy stagnated, the trading volume of its stock market fell in the first five months of 2013. Its budget deficit currently stands at about US$29.2bil while unemployment is at 12.5%.

Malaysia has played a pivotal role in investing in South Africa after it opened up to the world following the end of apartheid.

Interesting reflections from a fun concert with Jakarta Governor Pak Joko Widodo as guest of honour.

The competing forces at work within Turkey remind us that even the most successful systems of government can’t escape ‘reckoning’ with fate.

The fundamental thrust of Abe’s bold project is all about boosting Japan’s self-esteem, after decades of recession, indifferent leadership and subservience to America.

It’s all about moving around and listening to people, looking beyond factionalism and mere politics to underlying themes that shape the world we live in.

Urban voters in capital cities are a savvy lot which will elect leaders who share their values.

JELI-based Ustaz Harun is 83 years old and just over five feet tall. When he sits at the front seat of his Daihatsu Feroza, you can barely see his head over the top of the steering wheel.