In the most recent 2026 IMD World Competitiveness Ranking, Malaysia’s standing significantly improved, moving up eight spots to claim the 15th place. This notable advancement represents the country’s greatest leap in recent years. The International Institute…
In a strategic move to bolster its global standing, Asics Corporation has announced plans to bifurcate its Onitsuka Tiger business into an independent, wholly owned subsidiary, effective from January 1. This segment will transition to a newly conceived…
Malaysia has made impressive strides in the realm of global economic competitiveness, climbing 11 spots to secure the 23rd position in the 2025 World Competitiveness Ranking—the country’s highest ranking since 2020. According to the Ministry of Investment,…
Malaysia will not lose its competitiveness to Vietnam even though it does not ratify the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP). Malay Economic Action Council researcher Mohd Effuan Aswadi Abdul Wahab said there was no…
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