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Apex Securities has upgraded Malaysia's 2026 export growth forecast to 26.2% from 16.3%, reflecting strong export performance in the first half and expectations of sustained momentum in electronics, semiconductors, and crude oil sectors.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has called for unified coordination among Bumiputera agencies in Penang to elevate the state into a top performer for indigenous economic participation, while announcing RM5 million for semiconductor industry expansion.
Apple has surpassed Nvidia to become the world's most valuable company, valued at $4.88 trillion, signalling a broader reassessment of artificial intelligence opportunities beyond semiconductor manufacturers.
A US federal jury in Texas has ordered Japanese chipmaker Kioxia to pay satellite communications firm Viasat $229 million for infringing patents related to flash-memory technology used in data storage devices.