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                KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 17 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s ASEAN chairmanship next year presents an excellent opportunity for the country to expand and strengthen trade relations, not only with ASEAN members but also with neighbouring ASEAN Plus countries, according to the Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE).
               
             
	                
              
                 
              
              
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                KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 17 (Bernama) -- The first shipment of locally processed salt-baked cashews from Jingxi City, Guangxi, was exported to Kazakhstan recently, marking a new breakthrough for the city's processing industry. 
               
             
	                
              
                 
              
              
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                KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 17 (Bernama) — The Nov 18-20 Malaysia International Halal Showcase (MIHAS) will make its international debut at MIHAS@Dubai with an export sales target of RM1 billion.
               
             
	                
              
                 
              
              
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                KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 17 (Bernama) -- The halal industry can complement the Islamic economy, as it is inclusive and comprehensive, and gives a positive impact on the broader community, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
               
             
	                
              
                 
              
              
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                KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 17 (Bernama) -- Akur8, the machine learning-powered insurance pricing and reserving platform, has secured US$120 million in series C funding, which will significantly bolster the company’s ability to expand its product portfolio and fuel its growth in key global markets.
               
             
	                
              
                 
              
              
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                KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 17 (Bernama) -- With Malaysia's economy on the rise, it is an opportune moment to review progress towards the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, Deputy Economy Minister Datuk Hanifah Hajar Taib said.
               
             
	                
              
                 
              
              
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                KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 17 (Bernama) -- Glove counters rose in early Tuesday trading following a recent announcement by the US Trade Representative (USTR) on substantial tariff increases imposed on Chinese imports, including a phased tariff structure for medical face masks and surgical gloves.
               
             
	                
              
                 
              
              
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                KUCHING, Sept 16 (Bernama) -- The Food Basket Development Project in Spaoh, Betong district, which is part of the Federal Government's food basket initiative is expected to be completed early next year.
               
             
	                
              
                 
              
              
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                GEORGE TOWN, Sept 16 (Bernama) -- The Penang State Government will continue to promote the state’s industrial sector to attract investors to set up factories in Batu Kawan Industrial Park 3 (BKIP 3) and Casia City Technology Park (BCTP) in Batu Kawan near here.
               
             
	                
              
                 
              
              
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                KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 15 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Palm Oil Board (MPOB) is intensifying its research and development (R&D) efforts to produce superior oil palm variants which could boost the nation’s oil palm productivity and output without expanding the plantation area.
               
             
	                
              
                 
              
              
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                By Christine Lim
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 15 (Bernama) -- The role of company secretaries in Malaysia has transformed dramatically over the years.
               
             
	                
              
                 
              
              
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                KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 15 (Bernama) -- Recognising Malaysia as a key trading partner for Germany in ASEAN, Germany’s Federal Association of Small and Medium-Sized Businesses (BVMW) is eager to explore new collaboration opportunities with the country.