KUALA LUMPUR, March 6 — Bursa Malaysia opened higher today, tracking the rally on Wall Street overnight as the United States (US) automotive makers get temporary tariff reprieve, but it retreated thereafter on selling pressure.

SEOUL, March 5 — South Korea’s acting President Choi Sang-mok today ordered a review into the impact of United States tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China that came into force this week.

KUALA LUMPUR, March 5 — Bursa Malaysia snapped a four-day losing streak to open higher today, supported by selective bargain hunting in the domestic market, despite Wall Street’s weaker overnight performance amid trade war concerns.

BEIJING, March 4 — China’s Commerce Ministry today vowed to retaliate against fresh United States import tariffs set to take effect later in the day, reiterating its stance that the Trump administration was trying to “shift the blame” and “bully” Beijing over fentanyl flows.

WASHINGTON, Mar 4 — United States President Donald Trump said 25 per cent tariffs on goods from Mexico and Canada will take effect today, stoking fears of a trade war in North America and sending financial markets reeling.

BEIJING, March 3 — China is considering imposing additional tariffs on the United States (US) agricultural and food products in retaliation to Washington's planned tariff hikes on Chinese goods, reported Sputnik/RIA Novosti, citing China's Global Times newspaper today.

BEIJING, Feb 28 — Beijing accused the United States today of exerting “tariff pressure and blackmail” after President Donald Trump’s latest threat to slap an extra duty of 10 per cent on imports from China, citing a continued flow of fentanyl into the country.

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 27 — The ringgit weakened further against the United States (US) dollar amid mixed market sentiments following the US government’s preparations to impose 25 per cent tariffs on Canada and Mexico in early March.

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 26 — The ringgit extended its decline against the greenback at today’s close, following a weaker-than-expected United States (US) consumer confidence report.

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 25 — The ringgit weakened against the United States (US) dollar at close today, after reaching a nearly three-week high, highlighting the challenges of breaking below the RM4.40 level following US President Donald Trump's announcement that tariffs on Mexico and Canada will proceed as planned.

HANOI, Feb 21 — Vietnam will impose a temporary anti-dumping levy of up to 27.83 per cent on some hot-rolled coil steel products originating from China, the trade ministry said today.

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 20 — United States President Donald Trump’s decision to impose a 25 per cent tariff on automotive, semiconductor and pharmaceutical imports will be a challenge for Malaysia.

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 19 — The ringgit ended higher on Wednesday against a muted United States (US) dollar ahead of the release of the US Federal Reserve’s (US Fed) January policy meeting minutes.

NEW YORK/SINGAPORE, Feb 19 — Asian stocks wavered today after the S&P 500 and European shares ended at record highs, in the face of US President Donald Trump's latest tariff threats on auto, semiconductor and pharmaceutical imports.

By Yasmin Ramlan SHAH ALAM, Feb 17 – Selangor has one of the lowest rates of drug users when measured by the number of drug addicts per 100,000 people, said Menteri Besar Dato’ Seri Amirudin Shari. He argued that a statement ranking Selangor as the state with the highest population of drug...

WASHINGTON, Feb 13 — United States (US) President Donald Trump said he plans to unveil reciprocal tariffs on Thursday afternoon but gave no details about his latest tariff plan, which could take aim at every country that charges duties on US imports.

By Yasmin Ramlan SHAH ALAM, Feb 13 — Malaysia aims to leverage the United States’ new tariff policies by enhancing high-value products and strengthening the labour force to sustain long-term economic competitiveness, said Economy Minister Rafizi Ramli. He said under US President Donald...

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 12 — Bursa Malaysia reopened firmer as bargain hunting emerged, allowing the main index to return to above the 1,590 territory on Wednesday.

WASHINGTON/BRUSSELS — The European Union (EU) and Canada said on Tuesday they were prepared to hit back after United States (US) President Donald Trump decided to impose tariffs on all steel and aluminium imports, escalating fears of a trade war.

MEXICO CITY/SAO PAULO, Feb 11 — Brazil and Mexico, two top shippers of steel to the United States (US), will wait to see if US President Donald Trump announces tariffs on steel and aluminium imports before reacting, officials from both nations said on Monday.