ASEAN Briefing News

Malacca Emerges as Malaysia’s Electric Vehicle Manufacturing Hub

by

Discover how Malacca is attracting major EV investments with cost advantages, skilled talent, and strong export potential across ASEAN.

Microsoft to Launch Data Centers in Malaysia in Q2 2025

by

Microsoft will open three data centers in Malaysia by Q2 2025, boosting digital infrastructure, jobs, and cloud adoption.

Malaysia Eyes Trade Growth with China, Thailand via Rail and Port

by

Malaysia’s inland port and rail upgrades aim to boost trade with China and Thailand and lower logistics costs regionally.

Malaysia’s New Investor Pass: Enhancing Opportunities for Foreign Investors

by

Malaysia’s Investor Pass offers foreign investors a flexible long-term residency pathway with streamlined application and investment benefits.

Malaysia Tightens Data Protection from June 2025

by

Malaysia’s updated PDPA takes effect June 2025—be ready for DPOs, breach alerts, and data portability requirements.

Malaysia and China Forge Strategic Partnerships Amid U.S. Tariff Pressures

by

Malaysia strengthens trade and tech cooperation with China to counter U.S. tariffs and enhance economic resilience.

Investing in Malaysia – Key Sectors and Opportunities for Foreign Investors — Latest Issue of ASEAN Briefing Magazine

by

The latest issue of ASEAN Briefing Magazine, titled “Investing in Malaysia – Key Sectors and Opportunities for Foreign Investors”, is out now and available to subscribers as a complimentary download in the Asia Briefing Publication Store.

Malaysia’s Global Minimum Tax: Key Implications for Multinationals

by

Malaysia’s Global Minimum Tax framework affects MNCs with new compliance rules, tax adjustments, and ASEAN-wide implementation trends.

Understanding Malaysia’s Foreign Worker Policies: A Guide for Foreign Investors

by

Learn about Malaysia’s foreign worker policies, hiring process, visa types, and compliance rules to ensure smooth business operations.

Dispute Resolution in Malaysia: Key Mechanisms & Legal Insights

by

Explore Malaysia’s dispute resolution framework and learn how to navigate disputes efficiently in Malaysia’s business environment.

Showing 10 of 103 articles
Events in ASEAN All Events

Our free webinars are packed full of useful information for doing business in ASEAN.

Related reading
  • An Introduction to Doing Business in ASEAN 2025
  • Malaysia’s Economic Corridors: A Guide for Foreign Investors
  • Cross-Border Dispute Resolution in China
Back to top