The lopsidedness of Australia’s fossil fuel endowment and demographic spread, coupled with insufficient infrastructure, means one of the world’s biggest exporters of liquefied natural gas will soon have to import the fuel.

LNG imports look inevitable for major gas exporter Australia

(March 3): China’s liquefied natural import (LNG) gas imports fell to a five-year low last month, on weak demand and higher European prices luring cargoes there.

China LNG imports at lowest since Covid hit demand in 2020

Asian fossil fuel buyers looking to appease incoming US President Donald Trump have come to the same conclusion: buy more American oil and gas.

Asia looks to buy more US fossil fuels to make Trump happy

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.

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

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese pledged to slash household energy bills with a A$2.3 billion (US$1.4 billion or RM6.2 billion) plan to lower the price of home batteries, as his centre-left government focuses on cost-of-living pressures ahead of the May 3 election.

Australian PM unveils US$1.4b plan to reduce power bills

Senate Republicans took a major step toward enacting President Donald Trump’s tax cut agenda and increasing the US debt ceiling, potentially injecting a small degree of certainty into financial markets roiled by the president’s tariff policies.

Trump tax cut, debt limit plan advances amid tariff turmoil

US households probably experienced slightly less overall inflation last month, a reprieve that economists view as temporary in the wake of President Donald Trump’s tariff tsunami.

US inflation set to give hints of Trump tariff pain to come

Israel has detained two British members of parliament and refused entry to the officials who were visiting as part of a parliamentary delegation, British Foreign Minister David Lammy said in a statement late on Saturday.

Two British MPs detained by Israel, British foreign minister says

France could see a 0.5 percentage point reduction in gross domestic product growth as a result of US President Donald Trump's tariff policies, Prime Minister Francois Bayrou said in an interview on Saturday.

Trump tariffs could cut GDP growth by half a point, French PM says

Senate Republicans took a major step toward enacting President Donald Trump’s tax cut agenda and increasing the US debt ceiling, potentially injecting a small degree of certainty into financial markets roiled by the president’s tariff policies.

ROME (April 6): US tech-billionaire Elon Musk said on Saturday he hoped in future to see complete freedom of trade between the United States and Europe, speaking days after US President Donald Trump announced tariffs on trading partners.

Musk, a Trump adviser who has been working to eli...

Musk says he hopes for 'zero tariffs' between US and Europe

US households probably experienced slightly less overall inflation last month, a reprieve that economists view as temporary in the wake of President Donald Trump’s tariff tsunami.

Therapy is not only for those who are unwell or struggling with a mental health issue. In fact, it can be just as valuable for those striving toward a goal or aiming to succeed. The key lies in removing the stigmas attached to psychotherapy and embracing it as a tool to enhance our mindset and perception of personal growth.

Sound mind, sound body

Radium Development Bhd (KL:RADIUM) is venturing into the healthcare sector with the Radium Hospital at Ayer Keroh in Melaka through its wholly-owned subsidiary A Famosa Specialist Hospital (Malacca) Sdn Bhd, says group managing director Datuk Gary Gan.

Charting new territory