Malaysia and South Korea have reiterated their commitment to fostering an investment climate aligned with environmental, social, and governance (ESG) principles. The announcement was made during a bilateral meeting between Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol in Seoul.
As per officials, both leaders highlighted the importance of advancing research and development initiatives and promoting technological exchanges between businesses in their respective countries. he leaders pledged to secure mutually beneficial outcomes for businesses in both nations, including small and medium enterprises (SMEs). In terms of digital and ICT cooperation, Malaysia and South Korea recognized the importance of the digital government in increasing competitiveness and driving economic growth, with both sides agreeing to work together more closely on the digital government through knowledge sharing, joint capacity-building activities, and consultations.