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Malaysia Secures RM2.97 Bln Digital Investments From China - Gobind

PUTRAJAYA, July 30 (Bernama) -- Malaysia has secured RM2.97 billion in confirmed digital investments from leading Chinese technology players, paving the way for the creation of over 6,800 high-value digital jobs nationwide, said Digital Minister, Gobind Singh Deo.

MSE's RM90 Mln Matching Fund Launched To Position M'sia As Advanced Semiconductor Packaging Hub

KUALA LUMPUR, July 17 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s Science Endowment matching fund for the semiconductor sector amounting to RM90 million, has been launched to position the country as a global hub in advanced packaging technology, an area currently dominated by a handful of countries such as Taiwan.

MyFintech Week 2025 To Highlight Regional Collaboration, Innovation In Finance

KUALA LUMPUR, July 14 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s flagship financial technology (fintech) event MyFintech Week (MyFW) returns for its third edition from Aug 4-7, 2025, as the country assumes the ASEAN chairmanship, underscoring its commitment to regional cooperation in driving digital financial transformation.

US Tariffs Dominate ASEAN Talks As Leaders Rally Around Trade Unity

KUALA LUMPUR, July 12 (Bernama) -- As global trade tensions continue to rise, the 58th ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meeting (AMM) and Related Meetings wrapped up its four days of talks in Kuala Lumpur on Friday, July 11, with the United States’ (US) sweeping tariff hikes becoming a major talking point among regional leaders.

Norway Seeks Deeper Economic Ties With ASEAN, Malaysia

By Wan Muhammad Aslah Wan Razali

KUALA LUMPUR, July 9 (Bernama) -- Norway is optimistic about boosting economic ties with ASEAN and Malaysia, focusing on sustainability, trade and green growth, said Deputy Foreign Minister Andreas Motzfeldt Kravik.

Uruguay Urges Stronger Engagement Between ASEAN, MERCOSUR

By Nur Atiq Maisarah Suhaimi

KUALA LUMPUR, July 9 (Bernama) -- Uruguay’s Foreign Minister Mario Lubetkin has called for deeper cooperation between ASEAN and the South American economic bloc, MERCOSUR, emphasising the need to move beyond dialogue and build tangible collaboration between the two regional blocs.

US Reciprocal Tariffs Open Door To Stronger Intra-ASEAN Trade -- Lazaro

By Zufazlin Baharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, July 9 (Bernama) -- The imposition of the new reciprocal United States tariff could present a greater opportunity to strengthen intra-ASEAN trade, said Philippines Foreign Affairs Secretary Ma. Theresa P. Lazaro.

FMM Seeks Swift Diplomatic And Domestic Interventions To Counter US Tariff Impact

KUALA LUMPUR, July 8 (Bernama) -- The Federation of Malaysian Manufacturing (FMM) has called on the government to intensify its diplomatic and policy response following the United States' announcement of a 25 per cent blanket tariff on Malaysian exports.

CIDB: ICW-BuildXpo 2025 Returns To MITEC In October After Borneo Debut

KUALA LUMPUR, July 8 (Bernama) -- The 27th International Construction Week (ICW) & BuildXpo 2025 is set to take place from Oct 28 to 30, 2025, at the Malaysia International Trade and Exhibition Centre (MITEC), following the ICW Borneo 2025 in Kuching, Sarawak, in May.

Malaysia Backs BRICS Call For Responsible AI Governance, ASEAN On Same Path - PM Anwar 

From Arul Rajoo Durar Raj

RIO DE JANEIRO, July 6 (Bernama) — Malaysia has welcomed the BRICS Statement on Artificial Intelligence (AI) Governance, voicing strong support for a vision of AI that serves development over domination, embeds ethics, reduces inequality and respects human dignity.

Philippines To Build On Malaysia’s ASEAN Chairmanship Legacy

By Zufazlin Baharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, June 22 (Bernama) -- The Philippines has expressed its commitment to build on Malaysia’s current ASEAN chairmanship as it prepares to lead the regional bloc in 2026 especially in strengthening regional economic cooperation and ensuring a united stance on global issues.

Petronas Ready To Play A Role In Energy Supply Solutions And Sustainability

By Kamarul Ariffin Md Yassin & Siti Nurhana Shafirah Mat Nazir

KUALA LUMPUR, June 19 (Bernama) -- Petroliam Nasional Bhd (Petronas) is ready to play a role in resolving energy supply issues while simultaneously addressing sustainability challenges.