There is considerable concern about the government’s possible ratification of the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP), the successor to the TPP after US President Donald Trump’s withdrawal following his inauguration in late January 2017.

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A free trade agreement for the worse

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

Stamp duty compliance has always been a complex issue, but with the latest amendments to the Stamp Duty Act, businesses and individuals must be more vigilant than ever. The introduction of a self-assessment system, combined with stricter enforcement and an expanded audit framework from the Inland...

My Say: 10 key principles of the stamp duty audit framework

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

The Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) is a major step forward in bilateral economic cooperation, providing businesses with a strategic gateway to high-value industry investments. A joint media release by the Ministry of Finance and the Johor government on Jan 8, followed by the Malay...

My Say: Unlocking strategic investment opportunities in the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone

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.

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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.