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US Imposes 12.5% Tariff on Singapore Exports Over Forced Labour Concerns

US slaps 12.5% tariff on Singapore exports, citing forced labour concerns; Singapore rejects claims, vows enforcement and industry resilience.

1 day ago

Malaysian Businesses Stay Prepared Amid Renewed US-Iran Tensions

Malaysian businesses prepare for US-Iran tensions by strengthening risk strategies to ensure stability amid potential economic impacts.

2 days ago

US Rolls Out New Forced Labor Tariffs on 60 Trading Partners Under Section 301

The US will impose 10% to 12.5% tariffs on 60 trading partners over forced labor concerns, replacing expiring duties following…

2 days ago

Red Sea and Hormuz Chokepoints Pressure Global Oil Supplies

Oil supply routes face mounting pressure as Houthi threats disrupt Red Sea shipments and attacks target Strait of Hormuz transits.

4 days ago

US-Iran Talks Lift Sentiment Despite Lingering Market Caution

Improving US-Iran negotiations and easing oil prices lifted global sentiment, while investors stayed cautious ahead of key economic data.

2 months ago

US-Iran Peace Deal Signals Immediate Price Impact, Delayed Oil Flow Recovery

US-Iran peace deal could lower oil prices immediately, but physical market recovery will take months due to shipping and insurance…

3 months ago

Global Conflict Puts Oil Refineries on Edge as Supply Risks Rise

Escalating geopolitical tensions threaten oil supply chains, raising refining costs and potentially impacting Malaysia's energy sector and fuel prices.

3 months ago

US-China AI Rivalry Intensifies: Brains vs Bodies

Experts warn of China’s robotics edge while US maintains dominance in AI “brains,” fueling global competition for technological supremacy.

3 months ago

Iranian ships crossing Hormuz despite US blockade

Tankers pile up in Hormuz as Trump ramps up pressure on Iran with maritime blockade but Iran insist it controls…

3 months ago

Disney to Cut 1,000 Jobs in Latest Restructuring Drive

Disney plans to lay off 1,000 employees as part of Project Imagine, focusing on cost reduction and marketing unification.

4 months ago

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