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More than 100 British organisations have called on Prime Minister Andy Burnham to elevate food security to the same strategic importance as defence and energy, warning that another major disruption is inevitable.
Exceptionally low water levels on the Rhine river have exposed a large World War II-era bomb near Cologne, Germany, prompting authorities to evacuate around 360 people while explosives experts prepare a delicate defusing operation.
Samsung Electronics projects that artificial intelligence demand will worsen semiconductor supply shortages through 2028, defying fears of slowing tech spending. The Korean chipmaker's stock climbed 8% following strong earnings.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim unveiled a RM5 million initiative aimed at expanding Bumiputera firms' foothold in Malaysia's semiconductor industry and advanced manufacturing networks.
Malaysia's plan to establish a national petroleum reserve gains momentum as repeated geopolitical tensions around the Strait of Hormuz and Red Sea threaten global energy flows. Experts say the reserve would provide crucial insurance for Southeast Asia's energy resilience.
The US Federal Communications Commission has voted to prohibit the sale of devices containing components from Chinese firms like Huawei and ZTE over national security concerns. The move closes a regulatory gap that previously allowed devices with restricted components to enter the market.
Malaysia's major ports are capitalising on geopolitical disruptions and supply chain diversification, while simultaneously establishing themselves as a regional green bunkering hub with targets for low-carbon fuel adoption by 2050.
Malaysia is exploring the establishment of a national petroleum reserve to fortify energy security against mounting geopolitical risks. The initiative reflects a broader policy shift as global economic fragmentation threatens traditional supply chains and resilience.
Malaysia's Economy Minister Akmal Nasrullah has cautioned the public and businesses to prepare for significant economic consequences from the renewed closure of the Strait of Hormuz, citing risks to oil prices, shipping costs, and global supply chains.
Malaysia's Economy Minister Akmal Nasrullah has instructed MITI and the Economy Ministry to assess proposals from the plastics industry, which faces mounting challenges from ongoing global supply chain disruptions.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has instructed Malaysia's trade and economy ministries to work with manufacturers struggling under global supply chain disruptions, with particular emphasis on the plastics industry.
Amazon has committed to taking action against a third-party delivery partner in India once police investigations conclude into a warehouse fire that killed two workers in June. The company is also conducting an internal inquiry.