by Teuvo Tuomi | Apr 20, 2025 | China, Asia, Business, Investment, Malaysia, News, Trade
Chinese investments have transformed Kuantan, the capital of Pahang state, which is located on the east coast of Peninsular Malaysia. For Mazlim Husin, chief commercial officer of Kuantan Port, the Malaysia-China Kuantan Industrial Park (MCKIP) has “changed the...
by Teuvo Tuomi | Nov 20, 2024 | Malaysia, Digitalization, Reports, Society
Malaysia has the highest rate of online fraud revictimisation in Asia, with victims being retargeted over 2.5 times on average, according to the Asia Scam Report 2024 issued by the Global Anti-Scam Alliance. Hong Kong and Thailand rank second and third, respectively....
by Teuvo Tuomi | Oct 24, 2024 | China, Asia, Malaysia, Manufacturing, News, Vietnam
For the second time in a row, China ranks first in the Asia Manufacturing Index by Dezan Shira & Associates. China maintains its leadership despite significant shifts in its production landscape and traditional markets. The country’s industrial output remains...
by Teuvo Tuomi | Sep 20, 2024 | Investment, Business, Environment, Malaysia, News
Malaysia has announced tax breaks and incentives for the troubled Forest City development, a $100 billion project backed by Chinese developer Country Garden Holdings. Forest City is a joint venture between the Country Garden and a private Malaysian company backed by...
by Teuvo Tuomi | Aug 25, 2024 | Economy, Inflation, Malaysia, News
Malaysia’s Consumer Price Index (CPI) grew 2% year-on-year in July, according to the National Department of Statistics. Thw CPI increase was slightly below the 2.1% projection by the Reuters poll. The rise in consumer costs was led by restaurant and accommodation...
