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…
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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…
Brunei’s economic diversification draws Singapore investments
After cyber-security firm CyberSafe chose to set up its security operations control room in Brunei in October 2024, it was up and running in five months instead of an anticipated eight-month timeline.…
Vietnam, trapped by two giants: A strategic piece in the US-China trade war
Half a century after the end of the Vietnam War — commemorated on April 30 — the Asian nation once again finds itself at the heart of a global power struggle. Now transformed into one of the world’s m…
Renewable energy to shield Philippines from global trade shocks
A stronger renewable energy (RE) push could provide the Philippines with a critical buffer against global trade shocks sparked by US President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs, according to experts. Ge…
We’ll protect commodities in tariff talks, says Johari
Officials will make efforts to protect the country’s commodities exports to the US, amounting to about RM20-RM21 billion, when tariff negotiations are held with the US, a federal minister said. Johari…
Xi Jinping seeks to strengthen economic ties during tour of south-east Asia
President’s first stop is Vietnam as China urges US to end trade war and return to ‘right path of mutual respect’ The Chinese president, Xi Jinping, will visit Vietnam on Monday as he begins a tour of…
How U.S. Tariffs Could Reshape the Philippine Economy and Key Export Sectors
The imposition of U.S. tariffs in 2025 has sparked renewed concern among Southeast Asian economies, and the Philippines is no exception. Facing a 17 percent tariff under Washington’s new reciprocal ta…
Johor-Singapore SEZ offers chance to strengthen supply chains amid tariff uncertainty: DPM Gan
The Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) presents an opportunity for businesses to strengthen their supply chains amid uncertainty caused by tariffs, said Singapore’s Deputy Prime Minister G…
The New Great Game in Southeast Asia
While Washington remains consumed by tariff debates and political theatrics, Chinese President Xi Jinping is quietly redrawing the strategic map of Southeast Asia. His high-profile tour of Vietnam, Ma…