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Malaysia Seeks Semiconductor Partnerships with Brazil, India
10/14/2025
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- Malaysia pursues semiconductor deals with Brazil and India, signaling reduced reliance on the US market.
- Deputy Trade Minister Liew Chin Tong warns that US tariffs could curb Southeast Asian exports.
- He cites the Brics grouping—Brazil, China, and South Africa—as a focus for new markets.
- Malaysia plans a memorandum of cooperation with Brazil and is exploring deals with India to leverage assembly expertise and tech talent.
