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FMM-ACCCIM warns US tariff hike has major impact on exports and employment

The impact could reverberate through the broader supply chain ecosystem, affecting suppliers, logistics providers, and downstream service sectors

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WTCKL strengthens Malaysia-France trade relations with strategic business opportunities

Malaysia's location offers opportunities for collaboration across a variety of sectors, such as sustainable development, energy, climate change, education, rese...

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Global stock markets plunge on Trump’s unexpectedly high tariffs; gold prices hit record high

Technology sector has been particularly hard hit, as manufacturing hubs in China and Taiwan are now facing new tariffs exceeding 30%,

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Malaysia won’t impose retaliatory tariffs on US, says Miti

Miti said it views these tariffs seriously and is "actively engaging" with the US authorities to seek solutions

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Ringgit opens lower as us dollar gains after trump’s tariff move

Currency market will be more defensive as US tariff fears and its impact on global growth would lead to higher demand for safe haven currencies such as the US d...

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MIDF: Banking sector poised for strong loan growth on infra projects

Banks remain pretty optimistic about 2025’s balance sheet prospects

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US tariffs to weigh on Asia-Pacific growth, says S&P Global

Tariffs, which primarily target key sectors such as automobiles, pharmaceuticals, and semiconductors, are expected to strain regional economies as trade relatio...

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Petronas Gas shares fall 1.3% following gas pipeline blaze

The damaged pipeline is part of the Peninsular Gas Utilisation (PGU) system, which falls under the authority of PGB

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Ringgit opens higher as Greenback weakens on softening US economic outlook

US economic data also pointed to a softening American economy, which has led to the weaker greenback

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IMF's Georgieva says recession is not on the horizon despite tariff worries

The longer uncertainty continues, the greater the risk to the outlook

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Trade war woes propel gold to record highs

If the tariff announcements this week are not as severe as feared, then the gold price could start to backtrack as profit-taking from the highs may be triggered

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Trump says reciprocal tariffs will target all countries

He promised to unveil a massive tariff plan on Wednesday, which he has dubbed "Liberation Day".

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Economist calls for enforcement of Consumer Credit Act due to real BNPL risks

The law provides a means for the government to regulate the BNPL industry, which will ultimately protect consumers from accumulating unsustainable debt