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Malaysia's 21 Free Industrial Zones generated RM106.7 billion in exports during the first half of 2026, reflecting the government's strategy to position these hubs as critical engines for manufacturing growth and employment creation across the region.
Vietnam is tightening oversight of its durian export certification system following a corruption investigation that exposed bribery and fraudulent practices. The crackdown aims to protect the country's billion-dollar durian industry as it seeks continued market access in China.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has pledged that Malaysia will maintain diplomatic engagement with the United States to address a newly imposed 10 per cent tariff affecting Malaysian exports.