
ANALYSIS - Brazil braces for more Chinese demand, higher food prices amid US trade war
China's long-term shift away from US imports strengthens Brazil's agricultural dominance.
Sat Mar 08 2025

Trump exempts some automakers from Canada, Mexico tariffs for one month
Trump made clear he was not calling off his trade war with Canada and Mexico as he pressures both countries to deter fentanyl smuggling.
Thu Mar 06 2025
Trump 2.0: US stock markets fall after tariffs spark trade war fears
Shares in the US have fallen over concerns that President Donald Trump's tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China will lead to a wider trade war. The president has followed through on a threat to impose 25% tariffs on imports into the US from Canada and Mexico, and a 20% levy against goods arriving from China.
Wed Mar 05 2025

Trade wars erupt as Trump hits Canada, Mexico, China with steep tariffs
China retaliates with tariffs on US goods, while Canada and Mexico announces countermeasures targeting key American industries.
Tue Mar 04 2025

Trump threatens new tariffs in bid to reshape trade
Trump administration will study tariff rates and trade barriers before implementing specific measures.
Fri Feb 14 2025

Trump raises tariffs on aluminum, steel imports in latest trade war salvo
US President Donald Trump raises US aluminum tariffs to 25 pct, up from 10 pct, removing country exceptions and quota deals.
Tue Feb 11 2025

Trade war will not hinder Malaysia’s GDP growth for 2025 - Rafizi
The finance ministry has projected Malaysia's GDP to grow between 4.5 and 5.5 per cent in 2025.
Wed Feb 05 2025

China hits back with tariffs on US goods after Trump imposes new levies
China's Finance Ministry said it would impose levies of 15% for U.S. coal and LNG and 10% for crude oil, farm equipment and some autos.
Tue Feb 04 2025

Trump says Americans could feel 'pain' in trade war with Mexico, Canada, China
Donald Trump also says tariffs would "definitely happen" with the European Union, but did not say when.
Mon Feb 03 2025

Canada to take legal action against US for tariffs
Trump applied a 25% import tariff on all Canadian goods, except energy products such as oil and gas and electricity.
Mon Feb 03 2025

'No one will win a trade war,' China says after Trump tariff threat
Donald Trump says he would impose the tariffs until China stops the flow of illegal drugs, particularly fentanyl, into the United States.
Tue Nov 26 2024

FACTBOX - Trump's second-term agenda: revenge, trade wars, mass deportations
Here is a look at some of the policies Donald Trump has pledged to institute.
Thu Apr 27 2023

Biden likely to improve ties with Asia, end "silly trade war" - Mahathir
Mahathir said Asia can expect President-elect Joe Biden to improve ties with traditionally supportive nations.
Thu Jan 14 2021

China-Australia: What's really behind the conflict?
Bilateral relations worsened with China slapping enormous tariffs on Australian wine and Australia demanding an apology from China over a "truly repugnant" tweet.
Wed Dec 02 2020

Biden is better than Trump - Tun Mahathir
Former Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad welcomed Joe Biden as the choice of the American people to be the next President.
Wed Nov 25 2020

Modern slavery cases in Britain reach record high
The real number of people living in modern slavery in Britain is estimated to be around 130,000, according to a human rights group.
Sun Mar 09 2025

What are Southeast Asia's scam centres, and why are they being dismantled?
Scam centres, particularly those in Cambodia, Laos and Myanmar run illegal online schemes to defraud people.
Sun Mar 09 2025

Using gender lens in drug decriminalisation efforts
Decriminalising drugs would help all, especially women, who are among the worst impacted despite being less likely to use drugs.
Sun Mar 09 2025

INSIGHT - How a key ingredient in Coca-Cola, M&M's is smuggled from war-torn Sudan
Sudan produces 80 pct of the world's gum arabic, a natural substance from acacia trees used to mix, stabilise, and thicken ingredients.
Sun Mar 09 2025

More than just the flu: Get to know pneumonia, Malaysia's leading cause of death
The surge in pneumonia-related deaths to Malaysia's ageing population, delays in seeking medical care, and low vaccination rates.
Sun Mar 09 2025

INSIGHT - Musk rallies the far right in Europe. Tesla is paying the price.
Some EV buyers avoid Tesla due to Elon Musk's views, while competition from new, affordable electric vehicles is growing.
Sun Mar 09 2025

In China, a designer rethinks lingerie for women who have had breast cancer surgery
More than 350,000 women in China are diagnosed with breast cancer annually.
Sun Mar 09 2025

Why would the US government shut down?
Congress is supposed to allocate funding to 438 government agencies before October 1, the start of the fiscal year.
Sat Mar 08 2025

What is behind South Korea medical student quota dispute
Here are some details about South Korea's medical system and the dispute.
Sat Mar 08 2025

Vietnam considers relaxing two-child policy amid declining birth rate
Vietnam proposes allowing couples to decide the number and timing of their children, and addressing regional disparities in birth rates.
Sat Mar 08 2025