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Namibia a gateway to southern Africa for Chinese investment – minister
Minister of international relations and trade Selma Ashipala-Musavyi says Namibia is a safe investment environment that provides access to the entire southern African market. Speaking on Monday at the Namibia–China business forum as part of the president’s state visit to China, Ashipala-Musavyi said Chinese companies should consider Namibia for investments in clean energy technology, battery [] The post Namibia a gateway to southern Africa for Chinese investment – minister appeared first on The Namibian.
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Utusan Malaysia
· Jul 10, 2026
Laluan Bukit Kayu Hitam-Sadao pacu ekonomi sempadan
BUKIT KAYU HITAM: Jajaran baharu menghubungkan Kompleks Imigresen, Kastam, Kuarantin dan Keselamatan (ICQS) Bukit Kayu Hitam dengan Kompleks Kastam, Imigresen dan Kuarantin (CIQ) Sadao berupaya merangsang pertumbuhan ekonomi Malaysia dan Thailand. Perdana Menteri, Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim berkata, projek itu bakal melancarkan urusan perdagangan, logistik dan rantaian bekalan selain menyemarak secara khusus pertumbuhan ekonomi kawasan ... Read more The post Laluan Bukit Kayu Hitam-Sadao pacu ekonomi sempadan appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.
South Africa Today
· Jul 7, 2026
Namibia-China Strategic Partnership Deepens During President Nandi-Ndaitwah’s State Visit
WINDHOEK, NAMIBIA — The Namibia-China strategic partnership is entering a new era of economic and technological collaboration as President Nandi-Ndaitwah embarks on her first official state visit to the Asian nation. Arriving in Guangzhou on Sunday for a week-long tour, the trip aims to solidify bilateral trade, expand infrastructure projects, and implement key commitments from []
BERNAMA
· Jul 1, 2026
World : Laos Looks To Malaysia's Tourism Playbook As Ties Turn 60
KUALA LUMPUR, July 1 (Bernama) -- Laos has always viewed Malaysia as its closest and most valued partner ever since the two countries established diplomatic relations six decades ago, said Lao Ambassador to Malaysia Thepthavone Sengmany.
Africa.com
· Jul 1, 2026
China Rewires Africa’s Trade Finance
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The Namibian
· Jul 9, 2026
Namibia tells China to add value, not just extract
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has urged Chinese investors to move beyond extracting Namibia’s natural resources and instead invest in local value addition, saying the country will prioritise projects that create jobs and industrialise the economy. Addressing the Namibia-China Business Forum in Beijing on Thursday, Nandi-Ndaitwah said Namibia is seeking partnerships that establish processing plants, manufacturing industries [] The post Namibia tells China to add value, not just extract appeared first on The Namibian.
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· Jun 22, 2026
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Related coverage for "Namibia a gateway to southern Africa for Chinese investment – minister": Utusan Malaysia — Laluan Bukit Kayu Hitam-Sadao pacu ekonomi sempadan. South Africa Today — Namibia-China Strategic Partnership Deepens During President Nandi-Ndaitwah’s State Visit. BERNAMA — World : Laos Looks To Malaysia's Tourism Playbook As Ties Turn 60. Africa.com — China Rewires Africa’s Trade Finance. The Namibian — Namibia tells China to add value, not just extract. MyJoyOnline — GIPC woos Canadian investors for value addition in key industrial sectors