FDI from Japan to exceed US$30bil this year - Tengku Zafrul


KUALA LUMPUR: The Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) expects foreign direct investment (FDI) from Japan to exceed US$30 billion this year, buoyed by continuous support from the Japanese companies.

Its Minister, Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz, said the private sector in both countries has expressed their confidence over business prospects this year, although the global trade environment is experiencing a slowdown.

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