SME News
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2025-03-06
US reciprocal tariffs: Economists advise Malaysia to broaden export markets
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia should diversify its export markets to reduce the impact of US import tariffs, economists said. This can be done by expanding free trade agreements and engaging in more multilateral trade deals. Economists contacted by Bu...
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2025-03-06
Malaysia Expands Economic Cooperation, Reduces Dependence On Single Market -- MITI
KUALA LUMPUR, March 5 (Bernama) – The government will continue to strengthen economic ties and diversify markets with key countries, including BRICS nations, in addition to expanding cooperation with countries in Asia, the Middle East, the Euro...
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2025-03-06
Ministry launches EmpowerHerDigital to support B40 women entrepreneurs
KUALA LUMPUR: The Digital Ministry is ramping up efforts to equip more women entrepreneurs with digital skills, addressing a significant gap in training accessibility. The ministry, through a newly introduced programme called “EmpowerHe...
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2025-03-06
Malaysia Can Strengthen Local Technology If US AI Chip Export Restrictions Are Enforced - MITI
The Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) said the move could encourage local innovation, accelerate the development of the generative AI ecosystem, and strengthen efforts to achieve the target of 3,000 smart factories by 2030. AI chip...
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2025-03-06
Planto Wins ADB’s Award, Empowering Southeast Asia’s SMEs With AI-driven Financial Solutions
KUALA LUMPUR, March 6 (Bernama) -- Planto, a Hong Kong-headquartered fintech company, has been recognised as a winner of the AI for SMEs Challenge by the Asian Development Bank (ADB). This recognition reinforces the company’s dedication to e...

