Malaysia economy

As with similar recent restrictions in Indonesia, the goal is to stimulate the development of a domestic processing industry.

Anwar Ibrahim's government has announced an ambitious transition plan, but it will take some effort to wean the country off fossil fuels.

Tesla sees some Southeast Asian countries as promising markets for its electric vehicles, and others as possible sites for producing them.

Malaysia's state-owned energy giant has benefited from the global spike in oil and gas prices, but its long-term future is less certain.

Does the recent eye-popping investment pledge from Beijing stack up against the country's recent economic history?

Last year saw several Southeast Asian economies bounce back from the distortions and restrictions of the COVID-19 pandemic.

The two nations hope to convince European regulators that their local certification efforts conform to the EU's rigorous new regulation on deforestation.

Tackling rice bowl issues is a prudent first step for Anwar Ibrahim, who confronts a polarized political landscape.

The Malaysian central bank has awarded five digital banking licenses. What value will they add to the country's financial system?

Inflation and rising commodity prices have assisted some countries' recovery, while holding back others.

The Malaysian central bank's move follows Singapore's awarding of digital banking licenses at the end of 2020.

The country keeps spending in preparation for a post-pandemic economy, but there are big risks ahead.