Growing Concerns Of Recession On Revised GDP In Major Economies, US

By Siti Radziah Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, April 6 (Bernama) -- Concerns about a global recession are growing, driven by recent revisions to the gross domestic product (GDP) for the United States (US), Europe, and China, along with Donald Trump’s announcement on Thursday of new reciprocal tariff plans.

Trump’s Tariff Shock: Implications For Malaysia

By Yin Shao Loong

KUALA LUMPUR, April 4 (Bernama) -- The April 2 tariffs unveiled by United States (US) President Donald Trump have shocked the world and represent a departure from the globalisation policy of previous US administrations.

Malaysia Should Take Advantage Of Unilateral Agreements To Prepare For Possible Impact Of Trump's Tariffs - Economist

KUALA LUMPUR, April 1 (Bernama) -- Malaysia should take advantage of all unilateral free trade agreements to further expand market potential as an early preparatory measure to face any possible impact from the implementation of tariffs by United States (US) President Donald Trump.

Ringgit Ends Lower Against Greenback Due To Tariff Concerns

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, March 27 (Bernama) -- The ringgit weakened against the US dollar today alongside other ASEAN currencies as traders and investors are anxious about the reciprocal tariffs to be imposed by the United States (US) government on April 2.

Ringgit Opens Slightly Higher Vs USD As Trump Tariff Talks Intensify

By Harizah Hanim Mohamed

KUALA LUMPUR, March 27 (Bernama) -- The ringgit traded marginally higher against the US dollar at the opening amidst intensifying market talks on the impact of the United States’ (US) tariff on the global economy, said Bank Muamalat Malaysia Bhd chief economist Dr Mohd Afzanizam Abdul Rashid.

US Tariffs On Mexico, Canada, China Create Opportunities For Malaysian Exporters To Boost US Shipments - MITI

KUALA LUMPUR, March 24 (Bernama) -- The introduction of tariffs by the United States (US) on Mexico, Canada, and China could open opportunities for Malaysian exporters to increase production and double their exports to the US.

Malaysia’s Trade Performance Registers 5.9 Pct Y-O-Y Growth To RM223.89 Bln - MITI

KUALA LUMPUR, March 20 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s trade performance maintained its positive momentum in February 2025, recording a 5.9 per cent year-on-year (y-o-y) growth to reach RM223.89 billion, said the Investment, Trade and Industry Ministry (MITI). 

Curia Expands Glasgow Facility, Enhances Manufacturing Capacity 

KUALA LUMPUR, March 19 (Bernama) -- Curia Global Inc (Curia), a contract research, development and manufacturing organisation (CDMO), has announced the expansion of its sterile fill-finish facility in Glasgow, United Kingdom, and provided updates on its ongoing expansion in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

Canada Ramping Up Efforts To Expand Trade And Investment, Including With Malaysia -- Envoy

KUALA LUMPUR, March 19 (Bernama) -- Canada is intensifying its efforts to broaden its trade and investment footprint, including strengthening ties with Malaysia and seeking to penetrate new markets, said High Commissioner of Canada to Malaysia Jodi Robinson.

Ringgit Opens Higher As US Govt Shutdown Averted

KUALA LUMPUR, March 17 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened higher today after the United States (US) averted government shutdown, suggesting improved risk appetite sentiment, leading to a weaker US dollar.

Curia Refinances Senior Credit Facilities To Drive Ongoing Growth

KUALA LUMPUR, March 11 (Bernama) -- Curia Global Inc (Curia), a contract research, development, and manufacturing organisation, has refinanced its senior secured credit facilities to strengthen its financial position and support future growth.

ASEAN Should leverage RCEP, FTAs To Mitigate economic Risks From US Tariffs 

KUALA LUMPUR, March 11 (Bernama) -- ASEAN should optimise the utilisation of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) and the upgraded ASEAN+1 Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) to mitigate the risks of economic uncertainty following the imposition of US tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China.