
Sports brand Puma adapts supply chain for China tariffs impact, hints at US price hikes
Puma, like Adidas and Nike, faces major impact if Trump reinstates steep Southeast Asia tariffs, currently paused until July.
Fri May 09 2025

MITI welcomes Washington's review of AI chip export rules, citing supply chain gains
Malaysia is working with key partners via its Geoeconomic Command Centre to secure fair access to critical technologies, says MITI.
Thu May 08 2025
Consider This: Drug Price Display (Part 1) — Can Transparency Fix Medical Inflation?
In an effort to curb rising medical costs, the government has announced that starting 1st of May, all private healthcare facilities are required to publicly display the prices of all medicines they sell, supply, or administer. However this policy has sparked debate. How might this policy affect both private healthcare providers and patients? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks with Azrul Mohd Khalib, CEO of the Galen Centre for Health and Social Policy.
Tue May 06 2025
Consider This: Drug Price Display (Part 2) — Can Transparency Fix Medical Inflation?
In an effort to curb rising medical costs, the government has announced that starting 1st of May, all private healthcare facilities are required to publicly display the prices of all medicines they sell, supply, or administer. However this policy has sparked debate. How might this policy affect both private healthcare providers and patients? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks with Dr Lim Chee Han, Senior Researcher for Third World Network.
Tue May 06 2025
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[OPINION] Ripples across the world: How US tariffs are redrawing global supply chains
In a world where volatility is the norm, supply chain flexibility is no longer a differentiator.
Tue May 06 2025

Hong Kong's freight forwarding industry hit by trade war, SCMP reports
US and China locked in tariff standoff, with neither backing down as trade war disrupts markets and supply chains.
Tue May 06 2025

Web Summit CEO says US tariffs 'a huge mistake'
The United States doesn't really produce much. There's a huge dependency on China for supply chains, says Paddy Cosgrave.
Mon Apr 28 2025

Trump trade war spreads more gloom across businesses worldwide
Trump's trade war pushes up costs, upends supply chains and stirs concerns about the global economy.
Sun Apr 27 2025

RHB: US tariffs prompt manufacturing shift, rushed orders in Malaysia's tech sector
The supply chain has emerged stronger from the first phase of the US-China trade war, says RHB Investment Bank Bhd.
Thu Apr 24 2025

Tariffs and inflation for the US, disruption for Indian supply chains
India must work at making India great as opposed to bending over backwards to help Trump in Making America Great Again.
Sat Apr 19 2025
Strengthening ASEAN-China economic ties
In response to the U.S. "Liberation Day" tariffs, China has escalated measures, imposing retaliatory tariffs as high as 145% on U.S. goods. This escalation has significantly disrupted bilateral trade, with Chinese exporters facing substantial losses and uncertainty.
Fri Apr 18 2025

King confident Malaysia, China will continue to empower cooperation
His Majesty says Malaysia is focusing on deeper economic integration, strengthening supply chain and industrial collaboration.
Wed Apr 16 2025

Xi calls for deepening China-Malaysia friendship in signed article
Xi Jinping urges China-Malaysia to boost Belt & Road ties, and deepen industrial & supply chain cooperation.
Wed Apr 16 2025

KPKM continues to ensure safe, nutritious and accessible food supply - Mohamad Sabu
The Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security (KPKM) will continue to work towards ensuring a safe, nutritious, and accessible food supply for all Malaysians, particularly for those in need.
Mon Apr 07 2025

Why Trump's auto tariffs will hurt his working-class supporters
Lower-income buyers will suffer another blow from expected hikes in used car prices as demand surges and supply shrinks.
Tue Apr 01 2025

China says US trade talks important but multilateralism key to solution
China says US trade talks help but stresses multilateralism is key to resolving global trade tensions amid recent tariff disputes.
Thu May 22 2025

Importers race to turn US warehouses into tariff-free zones
US firms rush to bonded warehouses to delay China tariffs, but rising costs and policy uncertainty make long-term bets risky.
Thu May 22 2025

Donald Trump Jr says on running for president: 'that calling is there'
Don Jr hints at a future run, influences GOP politics, and faces scrutiny over Trump family business ties in the Gulf region.
Wed May 21 2025

US states mount court challenge to Trump's tariffs
States sue Trump over tariffs, citing abuse of emergency powers as legal and economic concerns grow.
Wed May 21 2025

UK suspends trade talks with Israel over new Gaza offensive
UK halts trade talks with Israel over Gaza offensive, condemns aid blockade and settler violence, warns of further action if war continues.
Wed May 21 2025

EU to review agreement with Israel over Gaza concerns, Kallas says
EU to review Israel ties over Gaza crisis and rights concerns as most members back move while Israel rejects criticism and defends actions.
Wed May 21 2025

Ringgit ends higher against greenback on concerns over US fiscal health
Ringgit strengthens as US dollar weakens due to Moodys downgrade, US fiscal risks, and capital shifts toward Asia ahead of G7 talks.
Wed May 21 2025

IMF's Gopinath urges US to curb fiscal deficit, FT reports
US faces trade uncertainty, growth concerns, and rising debt as Trump eyes more tax cuts amid IMF and Moody's economic warnings.
Wed May 21 2025

Trump Organization breaks ground on $1.5 billion golf club in Vietnam
Trump Organization expands in Vietnam with golf resort as Eric Trump explores further deals amid US-Vietnam trade negotiations.
Wed May 21 2025

Canada says G7 finance ministers to focus on restoring stability, growth
Canadian finance chief says tensions over US tariffs to continue.
Wed May 21 2025