SME News
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2025-07-14
Malaysia tightens export controls on US-origin AI chips
KUALA LUMPUR: Effective immediately, all exports, transhipment, and transit of high-performance artificial intelligence (AI) chips originating from the United States will require a Strategic Trade Permit under the Strategic Trade Act 2010 (STA 2010)....
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2025-07-14
AI-driven microlending is expanding access to business finance
It is no secret that small businesses face high barriers in obtaining financial assistance, especially from traditional banks. High collateral requirements, complex loan processes and limited financial literacy often deter micro, small and medium ent...
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2025-07-14
Ahmad Zahid Highlights Three Priority Areas To Enhance Malaysia-NZ Cooperation
AUCKLAND, July 14 (Bernama) -- Malaysia has identied three priority areas for enhanced cooperation with New Zealand, namely sustainability, digital transformation and food security. Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said New Z...
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2025-07-14
UK-Malaysia CPTPP deal to benefit SMEs
KUALA LUMPUR: The first Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) between the United Kingdom and Malaysia is expected to unlock vast opportunities for Malaysian exporters, especially small and medium enterpris...
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2025-07-14
Malaysia's wholesale, retail trade sales up 4.4% RM154.3bil in May - DOSM
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia’s wholesale and retail trade registered a total sales of RM154.3 billion in May 2025, reflecting a 4.4 per cent growth year-on-year (y-o-y), according to the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM). ...

