US Imposes New Forced-Labour Tariffs on 60 Economies as Temporary Duties Expire
Washington, 24 July 2026 – The United States has introduced new tariffs of between 10% and 12.5% on imports from 60 major trading partners, including Malaysia, as the…
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US Imposes 50% Tariffs on Canadian Goods as Trade Tensions Escalate
Washington, 21 July 2026 – The United States has announced fresh tariffs of 50% on nearly US$20 billion worth of Canadian imports, opening a new front in the…
ASEAN Unity Faces Major Test at Manila Foreign Ministers’ Meetings
Manila, 20 July 2026 – ASEAN foreign ministers are gathering in the Philippine capital for a crucial round of meetings that will test whether Southeast Asia’s regional bloc…
Rubio Heads to Manila as Trump-Xi Summit Preparations Shape Asia Diplomacy
Manila, 17 July 2026 – US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is expected to hold high-level talks with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi during a series of Asia-Pacific…
Apple Commits US$30 Billion To Broadcom For US-Made Chips
Cupertino, 10 July 2026 – Apple has committed more than US$30 billion to buy US-made chips from Broadcom over the next five years, strengthening its domestic semiconductor supply…
Malaysia And Thailand Resolve Fisheries Dispute, Move Ahead With Border Economic Zone
Putrajaya, 10 July 2026 – Malaysia and Thailand have resolved a fisheries trade dispute and agreed to move forward with plans for a special border economic zone, marking…
Trump Warning Deepens Gulf Tensions As Energy And Market Risks Rise For Asia
Manama, 8 July 2026 – Tensions in the Gulf deepened after Iran said it had targeted sites linked to the United States in Bahrain and Kuwait following a…
Indonesia’s Long-Term Appeal Remains Intact Despite Market And Currency Jitters
Singapore, 7 July 2026 – Indonesia’s long-term investment appeal remains intact despite recent market volatility and currency pressure, according to Singapore Business Federation chairman Mark Lee, as companies…
Malaysia Says JS-SEZ Remains On Track Despite Master Plan Delay
Kuala Lumpur, 3 July 2026 – Malaysia has moved to reassure investors that the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone remains on track despite a delay in the formal launch…
Strait of Hormuz Shipping Recovery Remains Fragile as Energy Markets Watch Iran Risk
Singapore, 25 June 2026 – Shipping through the Strait of Hormuz is showing signs of recovery, but the return to normal trade flows remains fragile as vessel operators,…