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AI

Malaysia seeks to deepen trade ties with South Korea in chips, AI, halal sector

Malaysia is seeking to elevate its economic partnership with South Korea beyond traditional manufacturing and trade by positioning itself as a long-term strategic partner in high-value industries, ranging from semiconductors and AI to electric vehicles, renewable energy and the fast-growing global halal economy. In an interview with The Korea Times, Malaysian Investment Development Authority…

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Malaysia seeks to deepen trade ties with South Korea in chips, AI, halal sector

We haven't written up this one. South China Morning Post has the full story — the link below goes straight to it.

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·wired.com