Rio Times · Asia Intelligence Brief August 12
Key Facts
—Chinese firms move next door A UOB survey finds 80% of 380 Chinese companies planning overseas expansion within three years, with Malaysia their leading destination at 56%.
—Data centres reshape a grid Malaysian authorities expect data centres to move from 7% of Peninsular electricity demand in 2026 to 31% by 2035.
—BRICS cannot agree The bloc’s trade ministers met in Jaipur on 6 and 7 August and ended without a joint statement, despite agreement on most agenda items.
