
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

South Korean police prepare for 'worst-case scenarios' ahead of Yoon impeachment ruling
South Korea's Constitutional Court rules whether to oust or reinstate impeached President Yoon Suk-Yeol.
Mon Mar 10 2025
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Mon Mar 10 2025

Number of flood evacuees rises in Sabah
The flood situation in Sabah has worsened, while the number of evacuees housed in relief centres in Sarawak remains unchanged tonight.
Mon Mar 10 2025

Trump says government shutdown is possible, but expects to avert it
Donald Trump remains hopeful that a temporary funding bill will secure enough votes for approval.
Mon Mar 10 2025

Ringgit opens stronger on higher expectation of US rate cut
Dr Mohd Afzanizam Abdul Rashid says the US DXY dropped to 103.830 points, suggesting an upside potential for the ringgit.
Mon Mar 10 2025

MOE bans sale of vape-like candies in schools - Fadhlina
The Education Ministry would take strict action against any party found selling food that could endanger students' safety.
Mon Mar 10 2025

Mark Carney wins race to replace Trudeau as Canada's prime minister
Mark Carney won with 86 pct of votes, defeating ex-Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland in a race with nearly 152,000 party members voting.
Mon Mar 10 2025

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