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US-China tiff triggering AI, tech gold rush in Malaysia that could help it beat ‘middle income trap’

Cs news6 days ago04 mins

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 7 — Malaysia is witnessing a rapid transformation as foreign investments in technology and manufacturing pour in, driven by US-China tensions and Southeast Asia’s strategic advantages. According to a new Bloomberg report, the country attracted nearly US$44 billion (RM195 billion) in foreign direct investment to Penang alone since 2019, tripling its previous…

China eases requirements on foreign investments in listed companies

Cs news1 month ago1 month ago03 mins

Beijing has slashed capital requirements for foreign institutions and companies to buy into China’s listed firms as strategic investors, taking another step towards bolstering investor confidence in the country’s stock market. Investors who own proprietary assets of no less than US$50 million or have assets under management of at least US$300 million will be eligible…