Italy's antitrust agency said on Friday it was investigating BYD, Stellantis, Tesla and Volkswagen for allegedly misleading consumers on the performance of their electric vehicles (EVs).

Italy regulator probes Stellantis, VW, Tesla and BYD over EV consumer information

Malaysia still has room to negotiate with the United States (US) regarding Washington's imposition of a 24% reciprocal tariff on Malaysian goods, said Bank Negara Malaysia governor Datuk Seri Abdul Rasheed Ghaffour.

BNM governor sees room for talks between Malaysia, US on tariffs

Taiwan’s financial regulator has announced tighter short-selling controls to stabilie the market amid Donald Trump’s aggressive tariffs.

Taiwan tightens short-selling rules to calm market amid tariffs

The Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (Miti) will submit an in-depth study on the impact of the United States' (US) tariffs on several export sectors within this coming week.

Miti to detail impact of US tariffs in coming week — PM

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has given an assurance that Malaysia will not slip into a recession for now, following the imposition of tariffs by the United States, as the country's economy remains resilient.

Trump’s tariffs will not push Malaysia into recession, Anwar vows

US and Vietnamese businesses have asked the Trump administration to delay its planned 46% tariff on Vietnamese goods, saying the levy will hurt them and bilateral commercial relations.

US, Vietnamese businesses ask Trump to delay 46% tariffs on Vietnam

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China investors are bracing for a grim Monday as the nation’s markets return from an extended weekend and factor in its retaliation to US tariffs.

China investors brace for ‘ugly’ Monday on US tariff retaliation

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Malaysia has long trumpeted its trade prowess, with total trade numbers going beyond RM1 trillion in several years. Magnificent achievement, no doubt. Yet, with such stellar numbers, the man on the street is often wondering how that translates into what goes into their wallet.

The backg...

My Say: Ever-rising trade numbers — but do they matter to the economy?

Vietnam's economic growth slowed in the first quarter of the year, according to official data released on Sunday, as the export-reliant economy faces challenges in coming months after being hit with hefty US tariffs.

Vietnam GDP slowed in first quarter ahead of Trump's tariffs

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has given an assurance that Malaysia will not slip into a recession for now, following the imposition of tariffs by the United States, as the country's economy remains resilient.

Malaysia still has room to negotiate with the United States (US) regarding Washington's imposition of a 24% reciprocal tariff on Malaysian goods, said Bank Negara Malaysia governor Datuk Seri Abdul Rasheed Ghaffour.

The Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (Miti) will submit an in-depth study on the impact of the United States' (US) tariffs on several export sectors within this coming week.

Taiwan’s financial regulator has announced tighter short-selling controls to stabilie the market amid Donald Trump’s aggressive tariffs.

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