Experiencing The Real Heat Of The US-China Trade War

BEIJING, 19 April (Bernama) -- As a journalist, I have written and read countless reports on the United States (US)-China trade war, the tit-for-tat tariff hikes, political statements, economic tensions and market reactions.

Why America Excludes Sales, Services From Its Trade Deficits: Strategic Blind Spot In Asia

KUALA LUMPUR, April 19 (Bernama) -- In the calculus of international trade, perception is power. Nowhere is this more evident than in the way the United States (US) calculates and presents its trade deficit.

Malaysia March Trade Up 2.2 Pct To RM249.89 Bln, 1Q +3.6 Pct – MITI

KUALA LUMPUR, April 18 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s trade continued its positive momentum, rising by 2.2 per cent to RM249.89 billion in March 2025, marking the 15th consecutive month of year-on-year (y-o-y) growth since January 2024, said the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI).

APAC Credit Conditions Remain Firmly On The Downside Amid China-US Trade Tension -- S&P

KUALA LUMPUR, April 15 (Bernama) -- Asia-Pacific credit conditions remain firmly on the downside, given the escalation in China-US relations and uncertain US trade policy, which are hitting growth and confidence in the region, said S&P Global Ratings.

Penang Diversifies Exports To Offset US Tariff Impact - Chow

BUTTERWORTH, April 12 (Bernama) -- Penang is actively diversifying and expanding its export markets to safeguard the sustainability of both the domestic and national economic chains.

US Tariffs: A Self-inflicted Wound With Global Consequences

By Sukudhew (Sukhdave) Singh

KUALA LUMPUR, April 6 (Bernama) -- The United States’ (US) sweeping tariffs, and the inevitable retaliatory measures, are a dangerous and misguided approach to trade.
 

Short-Term Rates End Steady On BNM Operations

KUALA LUMPUR, April 4 (Bernama) -- Short-term interbank rates closed steady today following Bank Negara Malaysia’s (BNM) operations to absorb surplus liquidity from the financial system. 

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.

RHB IB Trims Malaysia’s 2025 GDP Forecast To 4.5 Pct Amid Tariff Pressures

KUALA LUMPUR, April 4 (Bernama) -- RHB Investment Bank Bhd (RHB IB) has revised Malaysia’s gross domestic product (GDP) forecast for 2025 downwards to 4.5 per cent from an earlier projection of 5.0 per cent, following rising trade tensions and recent tariff hikes that pose a threat to the nation’s export-driven economy.

AM Best Affirms "A" Rating For Hong Kong's CMB Wing Lung Insurance

KUALA LUMPUR, April 4 (Bernama) -- Global credit rating agency, AM Best has affirmed the financial strength rating of A (Excellent) and the long-term issuer credit rating of “a” (Excellent) for Hong Kong’s CMB Wing Lung Insurance Company Ltd (CMBWLI), with a stable outlook.

Ringgit Stable Against US Dollar, Ends Marginally Higher At 4.44

By Rosemarie Khoo Mohd Sani

KUALA LUMPUR, April 3 (Bernama) -- The ringgit, which faced pressure against the US dollar following United States (US) President Donald Trump’s announcements on global reciprocal tariffs, closed relatively stable today, said an analyst. 

Thailand Says Ready To Negotiate With US After Being Hit With 36 Pct Tariff

By Kenny Teng

BANGKOK, April 3 (Bernama) -- The Thai government stands ready to negotiate with the United States (US) after President Donald Trump announced the imposition of a 36 per cent retaliatory tariff on Thai exports to the US.