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E-commerce growth in Southeast Asia: A diverse digital gold rush Once a year, on November 11th, millions of fingers frantically tap screens across China and beyond, unleashing a tsunami of purchases that would make even the most seasoned logistics expert’s head spin. At the epicentre of this retail whirlwind stands Alibaba, the ecommerce giant thatRead more

Solar firms claim that Chinese companies based in Cambodia, Malaysia, Thailand, and Vietnam have flooded the U.S. market and benefited from unfair government subsidies. The U.S. Commerce Department yesterday announced the imposition of preliminary duties on the imports of solar cells and panels from four Southeast Asian nations, in a victory for domestic panel makersRead more

Malaysia Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim (front, left) welcomed by Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif (front, right) during the visit to the latter’s official residence in Islamabad, Pakistan, on October 3, 2024. — Picture via FACEBOOK/ANWAR IBRAHIM ISLAMABAD, Oct 4 — There is a clear commitment from the leadership of Malaysia and Pakistan toRead more

Digital minister Gobind Singh Deo says Malaysia’s business-friendly policies and the strengthening of the ringgit against the US dollar has contributed to the positive outlook. Digital minister Gobind Singh Deo said the shift from the contact centre agenda towards customer experience through digitalisation and innovation is extremely necessary. (Facebook pic) Digital minister Gobind Singh DeoRead more

KPDN Minister, Datuk Armizan Mohd Ali said the review covers the Electronic Commerce Act 2006, Consumer Protection Act 1999 and Consumer Protection (Electronic Trade Transactions) Regulations 2012. File pic by X/BERNAMA The Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living (KPDN) is reviewing several acts involving e-commerce to update existing laws in line with theRead more

A productive meeting was held between the Uzbekistan Chamber of Commerce, led by Mr. Rasulov Dilshod, Deputy Chairman, and the Malaysia-Uzbekistan Business Alliance, represented by its Secretary-General, Dato’ Sohaimi Shahadan, who is also the President of the ASEAN Chamber of Commerce. The discussion focused on exploring business opportunities and strengthening ties between the two nations.Read more

Malaysia’s improving economic prospects are making the nation a bright spot in the region, with inflows coming into bonds as well as stocks. PHOTO: BT FILE INVESTORS are snapping up Malaysian bonds without resorting to hedging, supercharging a rally in the country’s currency that’s Asia’s top performer this year. Global funds bought RM8.1 billion (S$2.4Read more

Leading Southeast Asian MarTech company, OpenMinds Group, today unveiled findings on the state of digitalisation among Malaysian businesses. The findings provide a detailed look at how Malaysian companies are navigating the complexities of digital transformation, with a strong emphasis on ease of use, data security, and the evolving role of AI in the workplace. Jan Wong, founderRead more

Legacy Corporate Advisory (LCA) Sdn Bhd, a financial services firm specialising in initial public offerings (IPO), has secured four companies for listing in the United States  Legacy Corporate Advisory (LCA) Sdn Bhd, a financial services firm specialising in initial public offerings (IPO), has secured four companies for listing in the United States.  The companies areRead more

KUALA LUMPUR: Synergy House Bhd, a cross-border e-commerce seller and furniture exporter of ready-to-assemble (RTA) home furniture, is cautiously optimistic about the potential of the global furniture e-commerce market. “With its strategies to grow the B2C segment, including expanding customer reach through additional e-commerce platforms and new countries, explore new product categories and higher price range,Read more