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Trade Agreements: Malaysia

Asked by Callum AndersonLabourDepartment for Business and TradeTabled Answered 30 June 2026UIN 12933

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what assessment he has made of the adequacy of opportunities for UK fintech firms arising from digital trade negotiations with Malaysia.

Answered by Chris Bryant

Malaysia has a rapidly expanding digital economy and a strong trading relationship with the UK in digitally delivered services, worth over £1 billion in 2023. Negotiations on a UK-Malaysia Digital Trade Agreement present an opportunity to reduce barriers and ensure UK firms can compete and thrive in fast‑growing, tech‑driven markets. This could unlock further benefits for a wide range of UK businesses, including fintech firms. We will continue to engage closely with industry as negotiations progress.

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