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Malaysia reaffirms Petronas’ contract commitments as trade strategy evolves

Malaysia reaffirms Petronas’ contract commitments as trade strategy evolves

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has assured that state-owned oil company Petronas will uphold all its contractual obligations with Sarawak’s Petroleum Sarawak Berhad (Petros) in Parliament on 17 February, addressing concerns over the companies’ ongoing negotiations. Petronas will "maintain all existing domestic and international contractual obligations", Anwar

Singapore seeks to steer ship amid US-China standoff

Singapore seeks to steer ship amid US-China standoff

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Amid heightened US-China tensions, Singapore reaffirmed its neutral stance at the ASEAN summit, with Prime Minister Lawrence Wong emphasizing economic stability and strategic balance. The city-state continues to maintain strong trade ties with both superpowers, even as the US and China intensify pressure on their South East Asia (SEA) allies

Malaysia, Singapore cement strategic alliance

Malaysia, Singapore cement strategic alliance

As the incoming administration of US President Donald Trump prepares to announce tariffs, Malaysia is seeking greater alignment with Singapore, and stability and economic resilience at the start of an uncertain era for South East Asia (SEA) and the planet. As global trading networks become less stable, Malaysia has turned

ASEAN renewable energy expansion accelerates

ASEAN renewable energy expansion accelerates

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The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) is experiencing rapid growth in renewable energy, with Thailand, Malaysia and Singapore playing key roles in the region’s transition towards sustainability, according to a new report. Thailand’s solar and wind investments Thailand has increased its solar and wind energy investment, aiming

USD 1bn Koh Samui bridge drilling begins

USD 1bn Koh Samui bridge drilling begins

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Seabed drilling has commenced for a geographical survey as part of the proposed THB 40bn (USD 1.17bn) Koh Samui bridge project, according to the local marine office in Koh Samui, south Thailand. The survey aims to identify the optimal location for the bridge, which would connect Thailand’s second-largest