KUALA LUMPUR, May 13 — The latest United States-China tariff rollback will impact Malaysia’s glovemakers, delaying purchasing decisions due to ongoing uncertainty, said Maybank Investment Bank Bhd (Maybank IB).

The US tariffs has turned trade policy into a geopolitical earthquake, affecting beyond American ports or Chinese factories

GENEVA, May 10 — Chinese Vice Premier He Lipeng began talks with United States (US) Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent early on Saturday in Geneva in a tentative first step towards defusing a trade war disrupting the global economy.

BEIJING, May 9 — Since United States (US) President Donald Trump imposed steep tariffs on China last month, Beijing has responded in kind.

KUALA LUMPUR, May 8 — The United States has insisted on bilateral talks with Asean’s individual members and refused to negotiate with it as a bloc on its tariffs, said the Investment, Trade and Industry Ministry (Miti).

By Danial Dzulkifly SHAH ALAM, May 8 — Malaysia is ramping up efforts to shield its aerospace sector from the impact of ongoing United States (US)-China trade tensions, with Federal officials confirming negotiations to exempt critical industries like maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) from...

By Danial Dzulkifly SHAH ALAM, May 8 — When Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim announced a RM1.5 billion relief package for local exporters on Monday, as part of a broader response to sweeping United States tariffs, it marked clear acknowledgment by the government of the gravity of the...

NEW YORK, May 7 — Oil prices steadied on Wednesday after bouncing back from a sharp sell-off earlier in the week as investors turned their focus to United States (US)-China trade talks this weekend.

KUALA LUMPUR, May 7 — The government is taking a careful and prudent approach in addressing the issue of tariffs imposed by the United States (US), by prioritising diplomatic negotiations and regional cooperation.

WASHINGTON/BEIJING, May 7 — United States (US) Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and chief trade negotiator Jamieson Greer will meet China's economic tsar He Lifeng in Switzerland this weekend for talks that could be the first step toward resolving a trade war disrupting the global economy.

SINGAPORE, May 7 — Asean must build on its shared strengths and deepen partnerships on climate action across all sectors following the United States’ withdrawal from the Paris Agreement and its sweeping tariff plans.

LONDON, May 6 — Growing numbers of retailers and consumer brands are shifting their focus to Europe and other markets from the United States, as they expect United States (US) tariffs to spark price hikes that will drive American consumer demand down.

KUALA LUMPUR, May 6 — The Philippines and Malaysia continue to deepen their longstanding relations through shared priorities and active collaboration, both bilaterally as well as within Asean, said its Ambassador to Malaysia Maria Angela A.

LONDON, May 6 — Oil gained more than US$1.50 per barrel on Tuesday, rebounding on technical factors and bargain hunting after a decision by OPEC+ to boost output sent prices down in the previous session, although concerns about a market surplus persisted.

KUALA LUMPUR, May 6 — Malaysia’s rubber glove market share in the United States is set to increase to 55 per cent, despite a 10 per cent tariff hike and reciprocal tariffs imposed by the US on Malaysia.

BEIJING, May 6 — China’s services activity expanded at its slowest pace in seven months last month, with new orders growth slackening from March, weighed by uncertainty caused by US tariffs, a private sector survey showed today.

WASHINGTON, May 5 — American media stocks fell yesterday after United States President Donald Trump unveiled a 100 per cent tariff on movies produced outside the US, in his latest levies that could sharply raise costs for Hollywood studios and roil the global entertainment industry.

KUALA LUMPUR, May 5 — Opposition parties should unite with the Madani Government in facing the ongoing trade crisis between the United States and China to ensure the continuity and stability of Malaysia’s economy, said Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming.

By Danial Dzulkifly KUALA LUMPUR, May 5 — The 24 per cent tariff imposed by the United States on Malaysian goods is not due to the country’s close relations with China, said Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz. Speaking during a special parliamentary...

By Danial Dzulkifly KUALA LUMPUR, May 5 — Malaysia will stay the course on key economic reforms, especially its shift towards targeted subsidies and efforts to broaden the national tax base, despite economic pressure and uncertainty from sweeping tariffs by the United States. In a special...