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Malaysia Approves USD 875 Million Green Projects In 2023

Malaysia Approves USD 875 Million Green Projects In 2023

The Malaysian Investment Development Authority (Mida), the country’s principal investment promotion agency has approved 4,230 green technology projects worth MYR 41 billion ...
Malaysia to Fully Implement Airports Quality of Service Framework in Its Major Airports

Malaysia to Fully Implement Airports Quality of Service Framework in Its Major Airports

Mavcom, the Malaysian Aviation Commission, is working towards implementing its Airports Quality of Service (QoS) Framework at the country's main airports by the year's end. ...
Malaysia Sets Up Energy Exchange, to Open 100MW Green Electricity Export to Singapore

Malaysia Sets Up Energy Exchange, to Open 100MW Green Electricity Export to Singapore

Malaysia has established its own energy exchange, Energy Exchange Malaysia (Enegem), to facilitate cross-border trading of green electricity. The inaugural auction, set to ...
Malaysia Introduces Hydrogen-Powered Car Technology

Malaysia Introduces Hydrogen-Powered Car Technology

Malaysian Minister of Science, Technology, and Innovation (MOSTI) Chang Lih Kang announced that hydrogen-powered car technology is ready in Malaysia, with the economy ...
BioNexus Gene Lab Invests in Malaysian AI Healthcare Firm

BioNexus Gene Lab Invests in Malaysian AI Healthcare Firm

BioNexus Gene Lab Corporation (BGLC), a US-based global leader in genomic diagnostics and healthcare technology, has announced a strategic investment by its wholly-owned ...
GXBank to Launch Regional Center of Excellence in Malaysia, Creating 400 Skilled Jobs

GXBank to Launch Regional Center of Excellence in Malaysia, Creating 400 Skilled Jobs

GXBank, a digital banking entity in Malaysia and a subsidiary of GXS Bank Pte. Ltd., formed through a partnership between Grab Holdings Limited, Singapore Telecommunications ...
DP World Partners with Sabah Ports to Boost Handling Capacity at Malaysian Container Port

DP World Partners with Sabah Ports to Boost Handling Capacity at Malaysian Container Port

UAE-based global logistics provider, DP World, and Malaysia's port operator, Sabah Ports have recently formed a collaborative partnership to oversee the management of the ...
TTM Technologies Makes USD 200 Million Investment in Penang Manufacturing Plant

TTM Technologies Makes USD 200 Million Investment in Penang Manufacturing Plant

US-based semiconductor giant TTM Technologies has committed a substantial investment of USD 200 million to establish its inaugural manufacturing plant in Malaysia. This ...
British Retailer Sports Direct Expands Presence in Malaysia

British Retailer Sports Direct Expands Presence in Malaysia

UK-based Sports Direct, a retailer for sports, fitness, fashion, and lifestyle products, is gearing up to launch two new flagship stores and an additional five outlets across ...
Fefifo and PayNet’s Digital Agriculture Partnership in Malaysia

Fefifo and PayNet’s Digital Agriculture Partnership in Malaysia

Fefifo, an Agtech startup originating from Singapore and with operations in Malaysia, has teamed up with Payments Network Malaysia (PayNet), a Malaysian payment transaction ...
Vietnam’s Retail Sector to Integrate Green Standards

Vietnam’s Retail Sector to Integrate Green Standards

With the rise of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) investing, sustainability has emerged as a paramount concern for investors, developers, and property owners ...
South Korea Company Invests USD 1 billion for Bio-textile Material Production in Vietnam

South Korea Company Invests USD 1 billion for Bio-textile Material Production in Vietnam

The South Korean producer of spandex Hyosung TNC Corp. is set to invest USD 1 billion in new bio-textile material facilities in Vietnam, aiming to propel its growth in ...

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