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US tariff tensions test Southeast Asian leaders at regional summit
Southeast Asian leaders will express deep concern over US President Donald Trump’s tariff blitz when they meet at a summit on Monday (May 26), warning that the unilateral move poses huge challen…
Malaysia’s dronetech firm Aonic eyes Indonesia, Philippines markets as demand for automation grows rapidly
Malaysia-based dronetech firm Aonic is eyeing Indonesia and the Phillippines markets where demand for automation grows rapidly, its Founder said. “We are looking closely at Indonesia and the Philippin…
Laos looks into blockchain, digital assets to boost digital economy
Laos is conducting a feasibility study on developing Lao national blockchain and digital assets to support the national digital economy vision, generate new government revenue, and cultivate expertise…
China’s Visit And Economic Playbook In Vietnam, Malaysia, Cambodia: Solidifying Leverage And Belt And Road Initiative With Strategic Allies
The U.S. had imposed a 145% tariff on Chinese imports last April, prompting China to seek stronger regional alliances. Amid interruptions brought on by U.S. tariffs, China’s President Xi Jinping urged…
How South Asia’s ‘swing states’ navigate India-Pakistan tensions
The recent headline-grabbing flare-up between India and Pakistan over Kashmir was punctuated by missile strikes, one of the fiercest aerial dogfights since World War II, retaliatory rhetoric, and a sh…
ASEAN plans to set up monetary fund
The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) is taking steps to revive the idea of creating its own monetary fund, Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has said. In an interview with “TV BRICS…
World Bank announces $1 billion package for Sri Lanka
The announcement came after a meeting between World Bank President Ajay Banga and President Anura Kumara Dissanayake. The World Bank on Wednesday announced a package of $1 billion over three years to …
Malacca Emerges as Malaysia’s Electric Vehicle Manufacturing Hub
Malacca is stepping into the spotlight as one of Malaysia’s most promising electric vehicle (EV) manufacturing hubs. With billions in investment commitments, growing local job creation, and government…
Malaysia develops data centers to become technology nation
The data center sector can be a catalyst for Malaysia to become a technology nation, said Deputy Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry Liew Chin Tong. Addressing an event to launch Data Centre Ne…