Officials will make efforts to protect the country’s commodities exports to the US, amounting to about RM20-RM21 billion, when tariff negotiations are held with the US, a federal minister said. Johari…
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Xi Jinping seeks to strengthen economic ties during tour of south-east Asia
President’s first stop is Vietnam as China urges US to end trade war and return to ‘right path of mutual respect’ The Chinese president, Xi Jinping, will visit Vietnam on Monday as he begins a tour of…
How U.S. Tariffs Could Reshape the Philippine Economy and Key Export Sectors
The imposition of U.S. tariffs in 2025 has sparked renewed concern among Southeast Asian economies, and the Philippines is no exception. Facing a 17 percent tariff under Washington’s new reciprocal ta…
Johor-Singapore SEZ offers chance to strengthen supply chains amid tariff uncertainty: DPM Gan
The Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) presents an opportunity for businesses to strengthen their supply chains amid uncertainty caused by tariffs, said Singapore’s Deputy Prime Minister G…
The New Great Game in Southeast Asia
While Washington remains consumed by tariff debates and political theatrics, Chinese President Xi Jinping is quietly redrawing the strategic map of Southeast Asia. His high-profile tour of Vietnam, Ma…
German firms eye Bangladesh amid US-China tariff war
Amid global tariff tensions, a high-level German delegation recently visited Bangladesh to explore closer trade ties. A German high-level business delegation visited Bangladesh this month to explore t…
Amir Hamzah: Asean will stay neutral, foster ties with both US, China
Asean has consistently maintained a neutral stance in its relations with both the United States (US) and China, and this remains central to the region’s diplomatic approach, said Finance Ministe…
Xi Jinping seeks to strengthen economic ties during tour of south-east Asia
President’s first stop is Vietnam as China urges US to end trade war and return to ‘right path of mutual respect’ The Chinese president, Xi Jinping, will visit Vietnam on Monday as he begins a tour of…
Nepal Quietly Becomes a Bitcoin Mining Haven
In a stunning yet futuristic decision which may catapult Nepal into big league of economic superpowers, the Government has decided to allow Bitcoin mining on a commercial scale. The radical decision w…
Commodity Market Report – 21 Apr 2025
Gold spot prices hit another fresh new high at USD3358 /oz on last Friday. Technically, the yellow metal has been defying gravity and soared higher last week despite we called for a potential correcti…