Singapore’s Jurong Island, a key hub for energy and chemicals production, has earmarked about 300 hectares, equivalent to 10% of its total land area, for the development of new energy technologies, including greener fuels like hydrogen-ready natural gas and...
Singapore, Chile, and New Zealand have kicked off formal negotiations for the Green Economy Partnership Agreement (GEPA), a pact aimed at harmonizing trade rules to boost environmental goods and services across borders. The launch occurred on October 31, 2025, during...
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has introduced an SGD 15 million (about USD 11.2 million) Financial Sector Carbon Market Development Grant to galvanize banks, insurers, advisory firms, and investors into the burgeoning field of carbon credit trading....
Singapore and Australia have elevated their longstanding defence relationship by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that expands military access, joint research, and supply chain integration. The agreement, inked on October 8, 2025, by Australia’s...
Singapore-based Japfa Ltd., a player in Asia’s agri-food sector renowned for supplying essential proteins to millions, has officially launched its Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Quantum Computing Centre of Excellence (CoE) in the city-state. Unveiled on...
Japan’s leading anime merchandise retailer, Animate, is set to expand its footprint in Southeast Asia with the opening of its first permanent store in Malaysia, accompanied by the country’s first Animate Cafe. Scheduled to launch at Mitsui Shopping Park LaLaport Bukit...
Taiwanese electronic component manufacturing firm, Ichia Technologies has officially opened its second manufacturing facility in Malaysia, marking a major expansion of its operations within the Kulim Hi-Tech Park (KHTP). The MYR 490 million (USD 103 million)...
Malaysia is advancing its MYR 370 million (USD 80 million) Perlis Inland Port (PIP) project as part of a broader strategy to capture high-value, long-haul freight and position rail as a faster alternative to sea routes for China-Asean trade. Located near the Thai...
Malaysia has officially launched the International Blockchain Organization (Malaysia) (IBO Malaysia), marking a key step in advancing the country’s blockchain capabilities and accelerating its role in the global Web3 landscape. Positioned as part of a wider...
Singapore-headquartered healthcare group, HMI Medical, has signed a Memorandum of Agreement with Sarawak-based developer Ibraco Berhad to acquire land for the construction of its third hospital in East Malaysia. The new facility, Regency Hospital Kuching, will be...
Malaysia has allocated MYR 2.62 billion (USD 582 million) under Budget 2026 to reinforce food security through record support for paddy farmers, covering subsidies for inputs, seeds, fertiliser, and production. Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said the government remains...
Selangor, one of Malaysia’s largest state economies, is accelerating efforts to solidify its role as the country’s leading aerospace and aviation hub, with ambitions to command up to 70% of national industry activity. The state already accounts for roughly 67% of the...
