Malacca is stepping into the spotlight as one of Malaysia’s most promising electric vehicle (EV) manufacturing hubs. With billions in investment commi…
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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 …
Malaysia’s RM114 Billion Palm Oil Industry Charts Path To Profitable Sustainability
Malaysia’s palm oil industry, long considered the backbone of its agricultural exports, is emerging as a global case study for balancing profitability…
Indonesia eyes energy self-sufficiency through sugar palm bioethanol
The Indonesian government has committed to significantly expanding sugar palm plantations as part of its national strategy to accelerate bioethanol pr…
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 mont…
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 s…
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 …
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…
The Potential of Used Cooking Oil for a the Future of Clean Energy
South Tangerang-BRIN Public Relations, Used cooking oil is a high-value waste if managed properly. As a raw material for Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SA…
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, w…