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Economist urges Asean to form East Asia buffer bloc to weather US tariffs

US economist Woo Wing Thye says Asean’s economy is currently too small to face global economic pressures on its own.

Penang launches task force, toolkit to counter US tariffs

GEORGE TOWN: Penang will launch two initiatives to help local exporters and small businesses mitigate the impact of planned tariffs by the US.

Penang Sets Up Tariff Monitoring Task Force, Seeks Federal Govt Cooperation

应对美关税不确定性　 槟州拟双策保企业信心

（槟城11日讯）面对美国新关税政策带来的不确定性，槟州政府宣布成立“槟城关税监督工作小组”，并联合联邦政府推动“贸易适应工具包”，协助本地企业特别是中小出口商应对潜在冲击。

Penang to meet industry players soon over US tariffs

PENANG will seek feedback from industry players before meeting the Finance and the International Trade and Industry Ministries over the US tariffs imposition.

Penang looking to negate impact of US tariffs, says Chow

NIBONG TEBAL: Penang chief minister Chow Kon Yeow has submitted feedback gathered from industry players to Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim and investment, trade and industry ...

Penang’s Vision Of Becoming An International Financial Centre

Penang, long celebrated as the “Silicon Valley of the East” for its robust manufacturing and electrical and electronics (E&E) sectors, is embarking on an ambitious ...

Pulau Pinang cadang tubuh Pusat Kewangan Antarabangsa

GEORGE TOWN – Pulau Pinang terus mengorak langkah sebagai hab kewangan serantau dengan pelancaran Permohonan untuk Penyataan Minat (EOI) bagi penubuhan Pusat Kewangan Antarabangsa Pulau ...

Following Johor’s initiative, Penang moves to establish its own financial centre

KUALA LUMPUR: Following Johor’s initiative to establish the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone, including the Forest City Special Financial Zone, Penang is now working towards establishing ..

Penang International Financial Centre: A game-changer for Malaysia’s economy

The Penang government has formally requested the Federal Government’s support for the establishment of the Penang International Financial Centre (PIFC), an initiative aimed at enhancing ...

Penang calls for proposals to establish financial hub, a strategic move for economic growth

GEORGE TOWN: The Penang government, through the Penang Institute, has initiated a request for Expressions of Interest (EOl) to establish the Penang International Financial Centre ...

Penang proposes to establish Penang International Financial Centre

GEORGE TOWN – Penang continues to make strides as the country’s main economic centre when the state government, through the Penang Institute, announced the establishment ...

One of the nation’s leading marine scientist dies in Penang

ONE of the country’s leading marine scientist Prof Datuk Dr Zulfigar Yasin passed away recently from a heart attack in Penang after spending his entire ...

Melayu makin ramai, PAS sesuai terajui P Pinang, kata penganalisis

Oh Ei Sun berkata PN boleh melupakan undi Cina dan boleh ambil peluang pertumbuhan populasi orang Melayu.

George Town rising: Penang’s literary festival that’s taking on the world

THERE’S something enchanting about stepping into George Town, Penang — a city where every corner seems to hum with the pulse of history, cultural fusion, ...