By Danial Dzulkifly KUALA LUMPUR, May 5 — The federal government has announced a massive support package of RM1.5 billion as part of a strategy to cushion local businesses from the impact of sweeping United States tariffs. Speaking at a special parliamentary sitting, Prime Minister Datuk Seri...

WASHINGTON, May 4 — United States President Donald Trump said he will extend the June 19 deadline for China-based ByteDance to divest the US assets of TikTok, a short video app used by 170 million Americans, if no deal is reached by then.

HONG KONG/SHENZHEN, May 2 — Doris Au, a seller of door locks and hardware in Hong Kong for 25 years, received a letter from her bank, DBS Group, last June stating that her business account would be closed.

WASHINGTON, April 27 — Members of United States President Donald Trump’s Cabinet gave conflicting messages today about whether negotiations with China over tariffs are taking place, as the Republican president has asserted.

KANGAR, April 27 — A special Parliament session will be held on May 5 to explain measures taken by the government to tariffs imposed by the United States.

KUALA LUMPUR, April 24 — Malaysia’s GDP growth forecast for 2025, currently projected at between 4.5 per cent and 5.5 per cent, may need to be revised downward due to the impact of tariffs, said Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM).

KUALA LUMPUR, April 22 — American tech giants Intel and Oracle have raised concerns about the impact of the United States’ tariffs on their operations in Malaysia, said Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.

ZURICH, April 22 — Roche said today that it would invest US$50 billion (RM219 billion) in the United States over the next five years, creating more than 12,000 new jobs, in the latest massive investment by companies reacting to President Donald Trump’s tariffs policy.

PUTRAJAYA, April 22 — A special Dewan Rakyat sitting will be held on May 5 to discuss the United States’ retaliatory tariffs on Malaysia.

By Danial Dzulkifly SHAH ALAM, April 21 — In the wake of Chinese President Xi Jinping’s high-profile state visit, Malaysia has strategically reaffirmed its multilateral approach to economic diplomacy, carefully balancing its deepening ties with China while maintaining partnerships with other...

BANGKOK, April 17 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and his Thai counterpart Paetongtarn Shinawatra have reaffirmed their commitment to addressing the issue of United States tariffs collectively at the Asean level.

BANGKOK, April 16 — Thailand plans to import more liquefied natural gas (LNG) from the United States over the next five years, Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira said today ahead of a meeting with US officials next week to discuss tariffs.

KUALA LUMPUR, April 16 — The Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (Matrade) has set up the “US Tariff Hotline” to assist stakeholders in obtaining accurate information on tariffs imposed by the United States.

BEIJING, April 14 — No country should bypass international laws to authorise resource exploration in the seabed, China’s foreign ministry said today, following a report of the United States’ plans to stockpile deep-sea metals to counter China’s dominance in the sector.

KUALA SELANGOR, April 14 — Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad said the Health Ministry (MOH) is taking steps to safeguard Malaysia’s healthcare industry amid uncertainties surrounding potential tariff changes by the United States.

KUALA LUMPUR, April 13 — New analysis on the impact of recent changes in United States tariffs on the national economy will be presented at the National Geoeconomic Action Council (NGCC) meeting tomorrow, said Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.

LONDON, April 13 — China is no longer welcome in Britain’s steel sector after the government was pushed to pass emergency legislation yesterday to ensure control of Chinese-owned British Steel, business minister Jonathan Reynolds said today.

WASHINGTON, April 13 — United States President Donald Trump’s administration granted exclusions from steep reciprocal tariffs to smartphones, computers and some other electronics imported largely from China, providing a big break to tech firms like Apple that rely on imported products.

KUALA LUMPUR, April 10 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim strongly believes trading countries should use the World Trade Organisation (WTO) as a platform to resolve trade issues and problems, including tariffs.

KUALA LUMPUR, April 10 — A Special Asean Leaders’ Meeting will be convened to discuss member states’ way forward and to address and mitigate potential disruptions to regional trade, supply chain networks, and cross-border investments in the face of rising geopolitical and economic challenges In...