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Economy

Azalea Vision Secures EIC Accelerator Funding To Advance Smart Contact Lens Platform

KUALA LUMPUR, July 3 (Bernama) -- Azalea Vision, a Belgian healthtech company, announced it has been selected for the European Innovation Council (EIC) Accelerator, the European Union’s (EU) flagship programme for breakthrough, market-creating deep tech.

Stronger Ringgit Has Not Affected Trade, Helps To Lower Production Costs - MITI

KUALA LUMPUR, July 2 (Bernama) -- The strengthening of the ringgit has not affected the country's trade performance. Instead, it has helped to make Malaysia's exports more price-competitive in international markets, according to the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI).

Govt Committed To JS-SEZ, Achieves RM76.98 Bln In Approved Investments In 2025 - Akmal Nasrullah

KUALA LUMPUR, July 2 (Bernama) -- The federal government remains committed to the success of the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) as a national economic agenda that positions Johor as a new growth driver for the country.

Southern Cable Secures RM403.6 Mln Supplementary Contract From TNB

KUALA LUMPUR, July 2 (Bernama) -- Southern Cable Group Bhd's wholly-owned unit, Southern Cable Sdn Bhd has secured a RM403.6 million supplementary contract from Tenaga Nasional Bhd (TNB).

Selangor's GDP Grows To RM460.1 Bln In 2025, Raising Its National Contribution To 26.5 Pct

SHAH ALAM, July 2 (Bernama) -- Selangor recorded strong economic growth in 2025 with its gross domestic product (GDP) expanding by RM28 billion from the preceding year to hit RM460.1 billion.

Belgium Seeks To Collaborate With Malaysia On Offshore Energy - Belgian DPM

By Siti Radziah Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, July 2 (Bernama) -- Belgium is keen to strengthen collaboration with Malaysia in offshore energy, leveraging its expertise in offshore energy as both countries pursue the green energy transition.

MEUFTA To Unlock Greater Trade Opportunities — Belgium DPM

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, July 2 (Bernama) — Belgium is hopeful that the Malaysia-European Union (EU) Free Trade Agreement (MEUFTA) would unlock greater new trade opportunities, strengthen economic growth, and create jobs.

Penang Technology Park @ Bertam's Infrastructure Works Completed

KEPALA BATAS, July 2 (Bernama) -- Ideal Property Group has completed all infrastructure works at its 880-acre (323.7-hectare) Penang Technology Park @ Bertam, with the development entering full delivery following the completion of its landmark entrance gateway.

Ajinomoto Malaysia Wins Two Honours At AREA 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, July 2 (Bernama) -- Ajinomoto (Malaysia) Bhd (AMB) has secured two accolades at the Asia Responsible Enterprise Awards (AREA) 2026, winning the "Green Leadership" and "Corporate Sustainability Reporting" categories in recognition of its sustainability efforts.

The Roof Realty Snags Two Asia Records Titles After Recording RM19.78 Bln GSV In 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, July 2 (Bernama) -- Real estate agency The Roof Realty Sdn Bhd has received two titles from The Asia Records after it recorded a gross sales value (GSV) totalling RM19.78 billion in 2025.

NSS Draws Over RM85 Bln In Approved Investments Through End-2025 - MITI

KUALA LUMPUR, July 2 (Bernama) -- The National Semiconductor Strategy (NSS) has secured more than RM85 billion in approved investments as of December 2025, said Deputy Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) Sim Tze Tzin.