Business News
New PKR leadership committed to secure Anwar’s second term as PM
PKR youth chief urges unity for GE16, aims to secure Anwar Ibrahim’s second term with intensive grassroots training starting June.
Category: Countries
Bilateral Relations
Vietnam and Malaysia Deepen Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, Eye $18B Trade Goal by 2025
Vietnam and Malaysia strengthen their partnership, aiming for $18 billion in trade by 2025 through enhanced cooperation across various sectors.
Business News
U.S. Debt Surge Sparks Global Economic Concerns
U.S. debt surge boosts household wealth but raises sustainability concerns, risking higher rates and global bond market spillovers.
Air Travel
Americans Plan More Summer Travel in 2025 but Slash Budgets, Favoring Frugal Choices
Americans plan more 2025 summer trips but cut budgets, favoring driving, domestic travel, and fewer in-destination experiences.
Business News
Experian Malaysia: SMEs Show Resilience, But Cash Flow Pressures Persist
Experian Malaysia’s 2025 report shows SME payment delays improved but liquidity strains persist amid economic uncertainty and rising costs.
Artificial Intelligence
Malaysia Caught in US-China AI Tech Rivalry as Huawei Deal Falters
Malaysia’s retraction of Huawei AI server plans amid US-China tech tensions reflects its challenging position in global AI dynamics.
Business News
Six including govt dept director held in contract graft probe
The group in the graft probe includes a company director (also a Datuk), an engineer from a government department, a married couple, and a…
Business News
Sarawak to Offer Free Undergraduate Education for Full-Time Students Starting 2026
Sarawak government to fully fund undergraduate studies for full-time Sarawakian students at state institutions starting 2026, no age limit.
Business News
China imposed anti-dumping duties of up to 74.9% on POM copolymer imports from USA
China imposes up to 74.9% anti-dumping duties on POM copolymers from US, EU, Japan, Taiwan, following 2024 probe.
Business News
Trump Criticizes Walmart Over Tariff-Driven Price Hikes: “Eat the Tariffs” he says
President Trump rejected Walmart's tariff price increase claims, insisting they should absorb the costs, while economists express skepticism.
Business News
Malaysia and Italy to Forge Defence Partnership with MoU on Asset Procurement
Malaysia and Italy will form a strategic defence partnership focusing on asset procurement and technology transfer to enhance Malaysia's defence industry.
Business News
US and China Starts Tariffs Pause for 90 Days in Trade War Ceasefire
US and China agree to 90-day tariff suspension, reducing rates to 30% and 10%, easing trade war tensions.
Business News
Malaysia’s Retail Sales Surge in March 2025, Boosted by Hari Raya Preparations
The surge in retail activity was particularly pronounced at stalls and markets, where sales soared by 10.0% year-on-year, a sharp increase from 7.6% in…
Business News
U.S. Slashes De Minimis Tariff on China Shipments to 54%, Signals Trade War Truce
China’s de minimis exports, valued at $240 billion last year, accounted for 7% of its overseas sales and 1.3% of its GDP, per Nomura…
Business News
Singapore: Lawrence Wong Vows Economic Resilience, Announces Support Measures
Singapore’s Prime Minister Lawrence Wong, also the finance minister, outlined his government’s priorities post-election, emphasizing economic resilience amid global challenges. Speaking in a YouTube…
Business News
China-U.S. Trade Talks: Trump suggests 80% tariff on Chinese goods as a potential compromise
President Trump proposed an 80% tariff on China amidst escalating trade tensions, while China retaliated with export controls and tariffs.