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GEORGE TOWN, April 21 (Bernama) -- Human Resources Minister Steven Sim Chee Keong has called on Penang’s semiconductor and advanced technology industries to reimagine the state’s future amid global economic uncertainty, urging a bold shift from a traditional manufacturing hub to a high-value, innovation-driven economy.
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KUALA LUMPUR, April 10 (Bernama) -- ASEAN must remain neutral in the escalating global trade war over tariffs between superpowers the United States and China, former Bank Negara Assistant Governor Tan Sri Andrew Sheng said.
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KUALA LUMPUR, April 8 (Bernama) -- Calling the United States’ (US) tariffs move as a “Trumpian crisis”, Tan Sri Nazir Razak said it is an opportunity for ASEAN to demonstrate and further cement unity and resilience and together turbo-charge economic integration of the bloc.
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By CW Sim
KUALA LUMPUR, April 7 (Bernama) -- When President Donald Trump announced a 24 per cent reciprocal tariff on Malaysia on April 2, 2025, it triggered concern across Southeast Asia. But in Kuala Lumpur, the initial turbulence gave way to a clearer recognition — this was not an unforeseen storm.
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KUALA LUMPUR, March 30 (Bernama) -- Japanese companies are keen to participate in advanced sustainable development in Malaysia’s decarbonisation initiatives, said Japan External Trade Organisation (Jetro) Kuala Lumpur.
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KUALA LUMPUR, March 14 (Bernama) -- Prodezi Long An JSC (Prodezi) and Huong Viet Investment Consulting JSC (Huong Viet Holding) have officially begun construction on Long An's first eco-industrial park in Vietnam.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 18 (Bernama) -- Mitsubishi Electric Corporation and Charoen Pokphand Group (CP) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to jointly work on environmental sustainability in Thailand.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 17 (Bernama) — Malaysia could drive ASEAN-China synergies to achieve the Asian Century, said Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 17 (Bernama) – Member states of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) must prioritise the bloc’s collective over any members’ ties to any superpower or alternative grouping, said Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 13 (Bernama) -- The lack of investments and raising the cost of capital for gas development will endanger energy security and weaken the industry's capability to provide affordable, reliable and sustainable energy to people at large, said International Gas Union (IGU) president Li Yalan (she).
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GEORGE TOWN, Jan 14 (Bernama) — Bank Islam Malaysia Bhd has signed a financing agreement worth RM105.2 million with Solar Voltech Sdn Bhd, a subsidiary of PDC Premier Holdings Sdn Bhd, for a solar generation project.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 10 (Bernama) -- NVIDIA's significant investments in Malaysia are relevant for the country, as the company focuses on specialised chip architectures, strengthening Malaysia’s position in the global chip supply chain, said an expert.