Nazir Razak, Chairman of the ASEAN-BAC Malaysia, acknowledged growing competition from regional economies such as Viet Nam, which benefits from political stability, an abundant labour force, and a larger domestic market
The real winners are not the fastest adopters, but the organisations that secure their digital foundations first
The World Bank has outlined three key areas Malaysia should focus on to strengthen its long-term economic position amid current global challenges arising from the West Asia conflict
Malaysia’s economy remains resilient despite rising global uncertainties, with the government widening its “Plan B” measures to ensure continued stability and growth
Viet Nam is shifting from a mindset of “ensuring sufficient energy supply” toward a framework of “safe, self-reliant, and sustainable energy”
The energy shock sparked by the Iran war is increasingly coming up in conversations about data centre deals for Asian bankers, who have helped finance billions of dollars of AI infrastructure across the region
Malaysia's manufacturing sector registered an improvement in operating conditions during March, driven by fresh increases in production and employment
The FPO remains concerned that the war in the Middle East and volatility in the baht exchange rate could adversely affect the Thai economy, reflecting continued expansion in private sector investment
<p>Time: November 2025<br /> By: WTO and International Trade Group, Legal Department – VCCI</p>
