MDEC, with support from MATRADE Mexico, continued its strategic mission in Latin America by strengthening ties in Mexico through high-level meetings and collaborations. *This* mission reflects Malaysia’s resolve to promote digital innovation and open new regional markets for Malaysian tech firms. Key engagements were held with prominent Mexican institutions and business leaders, including: 🔹Nacional Financiera (NAFIN) – Mexico’s national development bank, championing SME growth and innovation 🔹COMCE (Consejo Empresarial Mexicano de Comercio Exterior) – a national chamber driving global trade and investment 🔹Angel Ventures – a prominent venture capital firm investing in scalable tech ventures across Latin America 🔹Secretaría de Desarrollo Económico de la CDMX (SEDECO CDMX) – promoting inclusive economic growth and urban innovation in Mexico City 🔹Consejo Coordinador Empresarial (CCE) – the voice of Mexico’s private sector and a key advisor on national economic matters 🔹Fintech Association of Mexico – fostering digital financial innovation and advancing fintech regulation 🔹Secretaría de Economía – Mexico’s federal ministry overseeing economic and industrial development 🔹INAFED (Instituto Nacional para el Federalismo y el Desarrollo Municipal) – driving smart and sustainable municipal development 🔹Bancomext (Banco Nacional de Comercio Exterior) – Mexico’s export credit agency supporting international trade and strategic investment initiatives These dialogues centred on three key areas: 🔹Technology and knowledge transfer 🔹Co-creation and innovation in public services, digital infrastructure and transformation, and urban solutions 🔹Joint investment opportunities in high-impact sectors including semiconductors, fintech, agritech, AI, creative content, and digital supply chains The mission also spotlighted Smart City Expo Kuala Lumpur 2025 (SCEKL25), taking place on 17–19 September 2025; a global platform that showcases Malaysia’s commitment to inclusive urban transformation and international collaboration in the smart city space, and represents a significant step in building digital bridges between Malaysia and Mexico, fostering innovation, economic exchange, and future-ready partnerships across continents. #sayadigital #malaysiadigital #scekl25