seaports booming but skilled workers still in short supply

Seaports booming, but skilled workers still in short supply

Alongside Malaysia and Singapore, Vietnam is in the top three countries in Asia for throughput of goods and transport routes in the region.
trading possibilities expand with malaysia

Trading possibilities expand with Malaysia

Vietnam and Malaysia are working to amplify their trade, backed by the latter’s investment increase into the former.
malaysias leader energy secures hsbc deal for its vietnam portfolio

Malaysia's Leader Energy secures HSBC deal for its Vietnam portfolio

Leader Energy has signed a VND593 billion ($23.3 million) financing deal with HSBC to facilitate the development of solar projects in Vietnam.
malaysia seizes 106 illegal e waste containers

Malaysia seizes 106 illegal e-waste containers

The Malaysian government seized 106 containers filled with e-waste between March 21 and June 19 this year, and successfully dismantled a major illegal waste import syndicate in the country.
public bank vietnam completes acquisition of rhb securities vietnam

Public Bank Vietnam completes acquisition of RHB Securities Vietnam

Public Bank Vietnam Limited, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Malaysia's Public Bank Berhad, has acquired an entire stake in RHB Securities Vietnam Company Limited.
malaysia arrests eight terror suspects over is links

Malaysia arrests eight terror suspects over IS links

Malaysia’s Home Affairs Minister Saifuddin Nasution Ismail on June 24 said that the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) arrested eight people with suspected links to the Islamic State (IS) group who were purportedly planning attracks against the King and the Prime Minister.
over 50 pc of malaysias marine park reefs affected by bleaching

Over 50 pc of Malaysia’s marine park reefs affected by bleaching

More than 50 per cent of the coral reefs in Malaysia's marine parks have been affected by mass bleaching caused by rising sea temperatures, the country's Department of Fisheries said in its announcement following a study conducted between April and June.
malaysia china sign deals on economic trade cooperation

Malaysia, China sign deals on economic, trade cooperation

Malaysia and China signed a slew of deals on June 19 renewing a five-year economic co-operation pact and allowing export of fresh durians, during a visit by Chinese Premier Li Qiang to mark 50 years of diplomatic ties, according to Reuters.
malaysia singapore expected to become global hi tech hubs

Malaysia, Singapore expected to become global hi-tech hubs

The Malaysia-Singapore Special Economic Zone and the proposed Johor-Singapore Rapid Transit System (RTS) that will be finalised by both countries can have a positive impact on the relationship between the two neighbours, said economic analyst Dr. Oh Ei Sun.
malaysia plans to build first smart ai container port

Malaysia plans to build first smart AI container port

In an effort to capture logistics demand due to changes in global supply chains, Malaysia is planning to build a new container port along the west coast of the Malay Peninsula facing the Strait of Malacca, which was one of the busiest sea route in the world.
song hau 2 thermal power plant secures 980 million funding

Song Hau 2 Thermal Power Plant secures $980 million funding

Toyo Ink Group Bhd and its Vietnamese subsidiary, Song Hau 2 Power Company Limited, have obtained a loan worth $980 million from Eximbank Malaysia to implement the Song Hau 2 Thermal Power Plant Project.
vietnam among six asean countries with good economic growth maybank

Vietnam among six ASEAN countries with good economic growth: Maybank

The gross domestic product (GDP) growth of six ASEAN countries - Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam - will recover to 4.5 per cent and 4.7 per cent in 2024 and 2025, respectively, from 4 per cent in 2023, according to Maybank Research Pte Ltd forecast.
malaysia eyes developing ecosystem based on hydrogen energy by 2030

Malaysia eyes developing ecosystem based on hydrogen energy by 2030

The implementation of Malaysia’s Hydrogen Economy and Technology Roadmap (HETR) is expected to generate income of up to 12.1 billion MYR (2.5 billion USD), with an estimated contribution of between 49-61 billion MYR to the country’s Gross Domestic Product by 2030, according to Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation Chang Lih Kang.
malaysian automobile industry sees new milestone

Malaysian automobile industry sees new milestone

The Malaysia Autoshow 2024 has concluded with original equipment manufacturer (OEM) reporting a total of 1.4 billion RM (about 294.4 million USD) potential sales, 2,620 bookings of vehicles, and 13,799 sales leads - marking a significant milestone for the automotive industry.
malaysia china strengthen cooperation in ai

Malaysia, China strengthen cooperation in AI

Malaysian Transport Minister Anthony Loke on May 31 said that his country wants to strengthen cooperation with China in artificial intelligence (AI) with focus placed on education and training.