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KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 17 (Bernama) -- Guangdong is set to maintain its position as China’s top provincial economy in 2024, with its gross domestic product (GDP) projected to surpass 14 trillion Chinese yuan, according to the Guangdong Provincial People’s Congress report on Jan 15. (100 Chinese yuan = RM61.43)
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 27 (Bernama) -- The Open-Source AI Summit Abu Dhabi has kicked off with critical dialogues that will shape the global artificial intelligence (AI) agenda, for two days beginning Nov 26, at the St. Regis Saadiyat Island.
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 20 (Bernama) -- The manufacturing industry achieved capacity utilisation of 82.4 per cent in the third quarter of 2024 (3Q 2024), an increase of 3.0 percentage points from the same quarter the previous year, according to the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM).
By Christine Lim
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 17 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is in a position to demonstrate leadership in ASEAN as the country assumes its chairmanship role next year.
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 14 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is expected to become Southeast Asia's packaging for manufacturing hub within 10 years, said Reed Exhibitions (RX) China chief operating officer Josephine Lee.
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 11 (Bernama) -- Malaysia has a great potential in the downstream rare earth elements (REE) industry as a super magnet-producing country, particularly for supporting the growth of the electric vehicle (EV) manufacturing industry, the Dewan Rakyat was told today.
PETALING JAYA, Nov 7 (Bernama) -- SIRIM Bhd has been recognised for its capability to lead the development of green steel standards and certification, establishing the global standard for sustainably manufactured net-zero steel, according to the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI).
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 6 (Bernama) -- The government plans to leverage Sabah's local strengths and capabilities to attract investors in the high-tech manufacturing industry, with a focus on downstream activities.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 15 (Bernama) -- ACE Market debutant Northeast Group Bhd has urged the government to provide more details on the National Semiconductor Strategy (NSS) as it seeks a clearer understanding of how the government plans to assist industry players in the upcoming Budget 2025.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 2 (Bernama) -- Despite concerns over slower factory activities, MIDF Amanah Investment Bank Bhd (MIDF) expects Malaysia’s production activities to continue to grow in the coming months.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 2 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Rubber Gloves Manufacturers Association (MARGMA) hopes the government will provide better tax exemptions for them in Budget 2025 to enhance the sector’s environment, social, and governance (ESG) ratings.
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 26 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Trade, Investment and Industry (MITI) will continue to nurture talent, deepen trade relationships and ensure Malaysia remains a leading manufacturing and services hub, contributing to a prosperous and inclusive Asean.
