Malaysia is positioning itself as a strategic gateway for halal products from New Zealand to access the broader ASEAN market. New Zealand’s Biosecurity and Food Safety Minister highlighted Malaysia’s significance as a premium halal market, noting that New Zealand’s...
Malaysia has unveiled six strategic initiatives aimed at embedding evidence-based practices, expanding digital tools, and enhancing patient-centered services across its healthcare system. Led by the Malaysian Health Technology Assessment Section (MaHTAS) under the...
Malaysia achieved a significant step in its semiconductor ambitions with the launch of the 36,000 sq ft Penang Silicon Research and Incubation Space under the PSD@5KM+ initiative. The facility serves as a comprehensive innovation hub for startups and local IC design...
Malaysia has earmarked MYR 20 billion (USD 4.6 billion) for flood mitigation and cross-border infrastructure projects as part of the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP) covering 2026–2030. Around 103 flood mitigation projects will be implemented to reduce disaster risks and...
Japanese chemical company Tokuyama Corporation and South Korea’s polysilicon producer OCI have commenced construction of a new 10,000-metric-ton (MT) polysilicon plant at the Samalaju Industrial Park in Sarawak, Malaysia. Valued at approximately USD 435 million, the...
Gamuda Land, one of Malaysia’s major property developers is set to launch Horizon Mall, a new lifestyle retail destination in Iskandar Puteri, Johor state, by late 2026. The project coincides with the expected completion of the Rapid Transit System (RTS) Link...
Lidl, one of Europe’s largest supermarket retailers, is reinforcing its supply chain resilience by shifting more sourcing to Vietnam and Malaysia. The move comes amid rising global uncertainties and growing demand for diversified import markets. The company’s parent,...
Coherent Corporation has reinforced its global growth strategy with the inauguration of a USD 127 million manufacturing facility in Dong Nai province. The new plant, located at Nhon Trach Industrial Park, was officially launched on July 28 and will produce...
Hateco Group and APM Terminals (a part of A.P Moller Maersk) have officially inaugurated the Hateco Haiphong International Container Terminal (HHIT), marking a major milestone in the expansion of Vietnam’s maritime and logistics capabilities. The grand opening...
Vietnam has reached a new milestone in digital infrastructure, with five international undersea cable systems now operated and partially owned by Vietnamese enterprises. This marks the first time the country has achieved such a level of self-reliance in global...
Vietnam plans to train around 15,000 healthcare professionals in artificial intelligence (AI) over the next two years, according to the Ministry of Health. The initiative aims to accelerate the digital transformation of the country’s healthcare system and strengthen...
Vietnam will prohibit the use of fossil-fuel motorcycles and mopeds in central Hanoi starting from July 2026, marking a significant step in the country’s broader strategy to combat air pollution and advance the shift to clean transportation. The directive, issued by...
