As investors bid goodbye to 2022, a year when equity prices lost ground as interest rates headed higher, we now take a look at the industry sectors that are likely to perform on favourable tailwinds and those that are facing challenges in 2023

Sectors facing headwinds

London house prices will suffer the most from US President Donald Trump’s trade war, real estate agents warn, as a global demand slowdown risks hitting the city’s already struggling market.

London property faces worst hit from trade war, Rightmove says

Ray Dalio, billionaire founder of one of the world's largest hedge funds, said on Sunday that President Donald Trump's trade war has brought the US near to recession.

Bridgewater's Ray Dalio says Trump trade war has put US 'close to a recession'

President Donald Trump pledged he will still apply tariffs to phones, computers and popular consumer electronics, downplaying a weekend exemption as a procedural step in his overall push to remake US trade.

Trump warns tariffs are coming for electronics after reprieve

Singapore’s central bank eased its monetary policy settings further as the economy is seen expanding at a weaker pace this year and US tariffs cloud the outlook for global activity.

Singapore eases monetary policy as expected, sees weaker growth in 2025

Chinese President Xi Jinping called for stronger cooperation with Vietnam in industrial and supply chains and wider collaboration in emerging fields, the Chinese foreign ministry said on Monday.

China calls for greater cooperation with Vietnam

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Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto’s attempt to engineer an economic renaissance is running up against a hard truth: Investors aren’t buying the vision he’s selling.

Global funds hit pause on Indonesia after Prabowo policy changes 

US equity futures rose early Monday after President Donald Trump paused import duties on a range of consumer electronics, though indicated a specific tariff will be announced in due course.

Nasdaq 100 contracts climbed 0.9%, with Asian stock futures also pointing to gains when cash markets reopen. The dollar rose against haven currencies Swiss franc and Japanese yen as well as the euro, unwinding some of last week’s fall.

US, Asian stock futures rise after Trump pauses tech tariffs

KUALA LUMPUR (April 13): A new analysis on the impact of the recent changes in US tariffs on the national economy will be presented at the National Geo-Economic Action Council (NGCC) meeting on Monday (April 14), said Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.

Miti to present new analysis on impact of US tariffs at National Geo-Economic Action Council meeting on Monday

WASHINGTON/WEST PALM BEACH, Florida (April 13): US President Donald Trump's administration granted exclusions from steep tariffs on smartphones, computers and some other electronics imported largely from China, providing a big break to tech firms like Apple that rely on imported products.

Trump spares smartphones, computers, other electronics from China tariffs

KUALA LUMPUR (April 13): National men’s doubles pair Aaron Chia-Soh Wooi Yik have finally won their first ever Badminton Asian Championship (BAC) title, after beating Chen Bo Yang-Liu Yi of China in Ningbo, China on Sunday.

Aaron Chia-Soh Wooi Yik claim their first-ever Badminton Asian Championship title

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto’s attempt to engineer an economic renaissance is running up against a hard truth: Investors aren’t buying the vision he’s selling.

KUALA LUMPUR (April 13): Economy Minister Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli defended his position as PKR Pandan branch chief in the 2025 PKR election&nbsp;for the branch, Wanita branch, and Angkatan Muda Keadilan (AMK) branch levels, which took place on Saturday (April 12).

2025 PKR election: Rafizi defends Pandan, Amirudin and Ramanan win unopposed

KUALA LUMPUR (April 13): A new analysis on the impact of the recent changes in US tariffs on the national economy will be presented at the National Geo-Economic Action Council (NGCC) meeting on Monday (April 14), said Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.

US equity futures rose early Monday after President Donald Trump paused import duties on a range of consumer electronics, though indicated a specific tariff will be announced in due course.

Nasdaq 100 contracts climbed 0.9%, with Asian stock futures also pointing to gains when cash markets reopen. The dollar rose against haven currencies Swiss franc and Japanese yen as well as the euro, unwinding some of last week’s fall.

Chinese President Xi Jinping called for stronger cooperation with Vietnam in industrial and supply chains and wider collaboration in emerging fields, the Chinese foreign ministry said on Monday.

BUKIT MERTAJAM (April 13): The Ministry of Human Resources (Kesuma) plans to establish a one-stop centre for employee services, as a comprehensive facility in resolving labour-related issues.

Sim: One stop centre to resolve labour-related issues in the pipeline

President Donald Trump pledged he will still apply tariffs to phones, computers and popular consumer electronics, downplaying a weekend exemption as a procedural step in his overall push to remake US trade.

Singapore’s central bank eased its monetary policy settings further as the economy is seen expanding at a weaker pace this year and US tariffs cloud the outlook for global activity.

Something big is taking shape in Puchong — a strategic initiative aimed at elevating Malaysia from a back-end player in the semiconductor supply chain to a force to be reckoned with in the global chip design arena. At the heart of this effort is the Puchong Integrated Circuit (IC) Design Park, a ...

Cover Story: Stepping into the IC design fast lane

LAHAD DATU (April 13): Former Silam (now known as Lahat Datu) member of Parliament (MP)&nbsp;Datuk Salleh Kalbi, 61, died at the Lahad Datu Hospital at about 4.40am on Sunday morning due to a lung infection.

Former Silam MP Salleh Kalbi passes away

Growing up in a rubber estate in Teluk Intan, Perak, Giva Kuppusamy developed a fascination for freshwater prawns thriving in nearby rivers. Today, that childhood curiosity has blossomed into a mission to make udang galah, as they’re known locally, more affordable for and accessible to Malaysians...

Start-up: Making freshwater prawns affordable

Ever played a game that just feels like a warm hug? While some gamers thrive on competition and high-stakes action, others find comfort in laid-back social games for a chance to unwind, connect and take a breather from the chaos of everyday life.

Cosy games are generally identified as c...

Listicle: Escape to cosy town

Being an angel or venture capital investor, especially in start-ups, is often seen as glamorous. The media tends to romanticise VC investors who pour millions — sometimes billions — into chasing the next unicorn (a company valued at over US$1 billion). Every time a unicorn is announced, everyone ...

The Pitch Deck: How not to lose money investing in new tech

Facing increasing challenges with internal communication in the mid-2010s, ByteDance sought a more effective solution. Despite experimenting with various collaboration tools, the company struggled to overcome productivity-sapping silos and improve workflow efficiency.

Realising it neede...

Productivity: Fostering efficient communication

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<h3>Google Cloud and Selangor launch Teraju AI to power state-level innovation</h3>

Google Cloud, in collaboration with the Selangor state government and the Selangor Technical Skills Development Centre, has launched Teraju AI — an initiativ...

Bits + Bytes: A Miscellany Of Technology

The rapid push towards digital adoption has necessitated increased reliance on telecommunications networks. Yet, consumers often rely on networks with no assurance on service quality, although they pay for these services, says Malaysia Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) commission me...

Bridging The Gap: Tracking telcos’ real-time network quality

Let’s start with an April Fool’s fable: A group of lifelong friends debated where to meet for their reunion dinner. In their 40s, they chose the Bay Hotel for its attractive wait staff. A decade later, at 50, they returned for the excellent food and wine. At 60, the hotel’s quiet ambience and oce...

Econ 4.0: April Fool fables?

Earned wage access (EWA) can improve workers’ financial well-being, with 80% of users reporting a better quality of life and 78% using it for household expenses, according to a survey by 60 Decibels and the International Labour Organization (ILO).

The findings, released on March 24, wer...

Issues: Early wage access linked to better financial health

Ray Dalio, billionaire founder of one of the world's largest hedge funds, said on Sunday that President Donald Trump's trade war has brought the US near to recession.

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