This morning’s top stories include Malaysia’s plan for economic resilience, Europe’s lag in biotech AI, and AstraZeneca’s massive R&D expansion in Asia amid scandals.

Malaysia News:
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim urges swift economic measures to protect Malaysia from global uncertainties, particularly US tariffs. Key development plans and tax incentives in Sarawak were reviewed to align with federal growth strategies.

International News:
Europe continues to trail the U.S. and China in biotech AI, burdened by strict regulations and low investment. The EU responds with a €20 billion gigafactory plan and regulatory reforms to bridge the innovation gap.

Asia News:
AstraZeneca is investing heavily in Asia, announcing over $10 billion in R&D partnerships despite ongoing fraud investigations. The pharma giant’s new deals in China and South Korea focus on advanced drug delivery systems and vaccine innovation.