16-05-2025
- Business
- New Straits Times
Malaysia bags RM350mil of business opportunities at 'world's largest sushi tech' show in Tokyo
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia has secured more than RM350 million in business export opportunities at the largest global Sushi Tech Tokyo 2025 recently.
Malaysian Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC) chief executive officer Anuar Fariz Fadzil said this reflects Malaysia's international standing as a trusted and attractive investment destination on the global front.
He pointed out that the achievement is also a clear reflection of the innovative spirit and resilience of Malaysian digital entrepreneurs.
"Our commitment to promoting Malaysia as a global digital hub is stronger than ever, and we will continue to empower our tech ecosystem to explore international opportunities," he said.
Anuar said the nation's strong digital infrastructure, pro-business policies and strategic location at the heart of Southeast Asia have made it an ideal launchpad for global technology partnerships.
"Coupled with strategic government-led initiatives and a thriving pool of digital talent, our country continues to attract sustained interest from international investors and technology companies looking to expand their footprint in the region," he added.
Sushi Tech Tokyo 2025 is Asia's largest startup and innovation conference, bringing together tens of thousands of participants and more than 500 startups worldwide.
Among others, its objectives were aimed at fostering open innovation to address global urban challenges through cutting-edge technologies and diverse ideas.
