Malaysia is expected to attract direct investments of about RM637 billion in renewable energy (RE) and green technology, in addition to creating 310,000 job opportunities by 2050, according to the Ministry of Energy Transition and Water Transformation (Petra).
Malaysia’s industrial production index (IPI) increased by a significant 3.0% in June from 0.3% in May 2025, driven by growth momentum in the manufacturing and electricity sectors, according to the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM).
Chinese carmakers led by BYD reported big jumps in UK sales last month, despite a declining overall car market, including a 59% slump in sales from their electric vehicle rival Tesla.
US July sales of new light vehicles rose year on year and month on month, beating industry expectations, but the chief economist at the National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) is maintaining its full-year forecast of 15.3 million units.
India’s widening demand-supply gap in natural rub-ber has triggered hopes for further expansion of rubber plantations in the Northeast region. Official data tabled in the parliament highlights the grim reality for tyre manufacturers and other rubber industries in the country, as demand is poised to increase manifold over the next five years, which traditional rubber-growing areas like Kerala will not be able to meet.
Rubber prices slid on major exchanges this week, after improved weather in leading producers like Thailand and Vietnam helped calm supply worries – though car sales in China kept demand solid.