Matthew Barsing

About Matthew Barsing

Economic commentary on Malaysia, ASEAN and global investment flows.

Matthew Barsing interprets how government policy, capital flows and technology infrastructure shape business decisions and regional economic strategy across Malaysia and ASEAN. Over the past 12 months his commentary has reached more than 17 million views across LinkedIn and professional networks.

• Chairman, Chemrex Corporation (Nasdaq: BGLC)
• Director, EPS Consultants
• Ambassador, IT Park Uzbekistan
• Founder, ASEAN Rising
• Author · Board member · Economic commentator

ASEAN Rising is built on one conviction: the next decade in Southeast Asia will be decided less by GDP forecasts and more by execution, the capacity of institutions, capital, infrastructure, talent, technology and trust to turn potential into compounding returns. Read the full thesis on Execution Economics.

Unleashing Malaysia's Economic Potential: A Strategic Guide for Investors & Business Leaders, published by Gerak Budaya. See the Books page for buy links.

18 pieces published in the New Straits Times, columns, business insight and letters.

• Digital financial education can help guide young Malaysians
  Letters · Apr 14, 2026
• Hidden cost of full financing for EVs
  Letters · Mar 5, 2026
• The RTS Link could redraw Malaysia's economic map
  Insight · Feb 18, 2026

See the full list on the Published Articles page, or the live NST archive.

• 
  Buletin TV3 — Money Matters, Malaysia's Growth Reset (Full segment)

  14 March 2026
• 
  Matthew Barsing on YouTube, Why Invest in Uzbekistan?

  2025
• 
  Wise Owl Talks, What Keeps an Australian in Malaysia for 23 Years?

  2025

Full record on the Media & Interviews page.

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