Chinese buying of US farm goods other than soybeans is on track for a seven-year low this year despite an agreement to purchase billions of dollars in imports, a Reuters analysis of customs data showed, underscoring long-running uncertainties about the deal.

China's slow buying of US farm goods tests US$17 bil trade pledge

The European Union is planning to use safeguard measures to cut imports of products from sectors including chemicals, furniture and machinery from China, according to people familiar with the matter.

EU plans to hit China with more import curbs in early 2027 — Bloomberg

With an incumbent Maine US senator from his own party locked in a tight re-election battle, President Donald Trump signed an order on Friday to remove 50% tariffs on some Canadian agricultural and forestry products in a move that could benefit companies from the northern state.

Trump ends tariffs on some Canadian products as Republican Senator Collins faces close race

President Donald Trump said on Thursday that Canadian jet maker Bombardier was investing US$270 million in the United States, days after he dropped threats to ban the company from the country.

Trump's September threats against Bombardier became a political issue in Kansas, where it employs 1,500 people in Wichita. The threatened ban prompted calls to the White House from Kansas lawmakers, including Republican Senator Roger Marshall, who is facing a tough race in the November 3 elections.

Trump says Bombardier to invest US$270 million in the US

The Trump administration is seeking to restrict American investment in Chinese biotechnology companies, potentially complicating financial ties at a time when US drugmakers are increasingly turning to China for new medicines.

US proposes curbs on investment in Chinese biotech firms

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz vowed on nesday that the European Union (EU) defend itself against what he called "unfair" Chinese trade practices that could threaten German industry.

Merz says EU ready to defend industry against 'unfair' Chinese trade

The European Union (EU) is preparing to create new trade powers that could completely shut off access to its single market as part of a dramatic new push to cut the trade deficit with China.

EU set to bolster its power to block Chinese imports in trade fight

With an agreement to curb exports of hybrid vehicles to the European Union, China is betting it can sidestep harsher restrictions from the 27-member bloc with a gesture that has little immediate prospect of reshaping the overall trade relationship.

China moves to stave off wider EU trade war with hybrid deal

BEIJING (Oct 10): China and the European Union can avoid "escalation" in various contentious disputes, Beijing said on Saturday, as worries of a damaging trade war simmer.

China says can avoid 'escalation' after EU trade talks

Former Treasury secretary Janet Yellen criticised President Donald Trump’s treatment of US allies, and backed the idea of retaliation for protectionist moves.

Yellen says Trump ‘appalling’ on US allies, backs retaliation

Germany and France are urging the European Union (EU) to adopt new powers that would enable the bloc to cut off access to its single market if China or other nations destabilise trade relations.

Germany and France push trade weapon to deny access to China 

The Trump administration has been taking steps to turn China's dependence on US aviation suppliers into leverage for trade negotiations, according to people familiar with the matter.

US slows aircraft-part exports to China as Trump seeks leverage in trade negotiations — Reuters

China's commerce ministry has decided to extend two probes into US trade practices it launched in March by three months until Dec 27, according to ministry statements.

China extends two trade barrier probes into US till Dec 27

BEIJING (Sept 30): China will start collecting an additional 55% tariff on Brazil's beef shipments on Oct 1 after the South American country reached its annual quota of 1.1 million metric tons, the commerce ministry said on Wednesday.

China adds 55% tariff to Brazil beef as imports hit quota

US gasoline dropped below US$4 (RM16.23) a gallon for the first time since July, offering consumers some relief at the pump, although prices remain significantly elevated on a seasonal basis.

US gasoline prices drop below US$4 a gallon since July

Datuk Seri Najib Razak is now legally allowed to serve the remainder of his SRC International Sdn Bhd jail sentence at his Jalan Langgak Duta home.

Court clears way for Najib to serve remaining SRC sentence at home till August 2028

A total of 94.75%, or 9,396 voters, had cast their ballots during early voting for the Melaka state election as at 4pm on Tuesday.

Melaka polls: Early voting turnout at 94.75% as of 4pm

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang is drawing both sympathy and disbelief in his birthplace Taiwan, where he has rock star status, after dramatic revelations of his affair with a woman who could have been a Chinese spy.

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang's woes evoke sympathy, disbelief in his birthplace Taiwan

OCBC Group said on Tuesday that it has been ranked the strongest bank in Singapore and the Asia Pacific, and third globally, in The Asian Banker’s 2026 World’s 1,000 Strongest Banks ranking.

OCBC among top three strongest banks globally in The Asian Banker ranking

The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has issued a warning of thunderstorms, heavy rain, and strong winds in 11 states and three Federal Territories until 7pm on Tuesday.

Thunderstorms, heavy rain expected in most areas of Malaysia until 7pm

The High Court has granted VLA Architects Sdn Bhd an interim extension of a restraining order, until Jan 25, 2027, pending the hearing and full disposal of the main extension application in the winding-up proceedings of Maju Holdings Sdn Bhd.

High Court grants temporary restraining order extension to Maju Holdings in winding-up suit

The drawn out legal battle to wind up the corporate vehicle of the co-founders of glove manufacturing giant Supermax Corporation Bhd has been settled with  Datuk Cheryl Tan Bee Geok receiving RM37,028,347.28, while estranged husband Datuk Seri Thai Kim Sim (Stanley Thai) getting RM32,536,556.58.

Supermax co-founders settle winding-up of investment vehicle via property disposal and debt repayment 

The Sultan of Selangor, Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah, has urged Muslims to channel religious-related funds through parties authorised and recognised by the state Islamic religious council to ensure proper governance and accountability.

Sultan of Selangor reminds Muslims to channel religious funds via authorised bodies

Thailand imposed new noise, heat and water rules on data centres, putting specific environmental limits on an industry expanding rapidly with the artificial intelligence investment boom.

Thailand sets 70dB noise, heat limits for data centres

NEW YORK (Nov 9): Nvidia and chief executive Jensen Huang were sued on Monday in a proposed class action accusing them of defrauding shareholders by concealing Huang's ties with a suspected Chinese spy.

Nvidia, CEO Huang sued over disclosures related to suspected Chinese spy

KUALA LUMPUR (Nov 10): Public Bank Bhd (KL:PBBANK) fell on Tuesday after the third-largest Malaysian bank by assets cut its guidance and flagged margin pressures.

Public Bank falls after cutting guidance, flagging margin pressures

The Attorney General's Chambers (AGC) has filed an application at the High Court to study and review former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak’s house confinement order that had been issued by the court on Friday.

AG applies to High Court to rectify order on Najib’s release for house arrest

MELAKA (Nov 9): The interpretation of the Conditional Pardon Order and the implications of the Order of Discharge involving Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak require further clarification to establish whether the Prisons Department has the authority to implement house arrest for the former prime minister.

Najib's discharge order needs review to clarify Prisons Dept's authority — Saifuddin

PETRONAS could tap into the massive power demand from data centres by supplying gas for dedicated power generation, a minister said on Tuesday.

PETRONAS could power data centres with gas, secure long-term buyers at market rates, says minister

KUALA LUMPUR (Nov 10): MISC Bhd’s (KL:MISC) proposed RM3.03 billion investment in Yinson Holdings Bhd (KL:YINSON) would increase its financial risk, even under a structure designed to keep Yinson’s substantial debt off the shipping group’s balance sheet, CGS International said.

MISC’s RM3.03 bil bet to take Yinson private exposes shareholders to higher risks — CGS

KUALA LUMPUR (Nov 10): Zetrix AI Bhd (KL:ZETRIX) has until Wednesday (Nov 11) to disclose material information on its financial position, unpaid dividends and a series of governance and operational issues following a directive from Bursa Malaysia Securities Bhd.

Zetrix faces Nov 11 deadline to disclose financial position under Bursa’s directive

SINGAPORE (Nov 10): Asian stocks rose on Tuesday as a drop in oil prices after US President Donald Trump said he plans to hold off on new military strikes against Iran lifted sentiment ahead of US inflation data that could sway the near-term interest rate outlook.

Asian stocks climb as oil prices slide ahead US CPI

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Closer look at opaque deals at Zetrix AI’s lending arm MY EG Finance Technologies

WASHINGTON/CAIRO/ABU DHABI (Nov 9): US President Donald Trump said on Monday that he plans to hold off on new military strikes against Iran for the time being after appeals from countries in the region, including from Qatar's prime minister in White House talks.

Trump says he will hold off on fresh Iran strikes for now

KUALA LUMPUR (Nov 10): The Democratic sweep of both US congressional chambers in the midterm elections has weighed on technology stocks globally, but analysts said Malaysian tech faces a sentiment and valuation dip rather than an earnings hit.

Analysts see Malaysia tech facing sentiment dip, not earnings hit, despite data centre worries

KUALA LUMPUR (Nov 10): Yinson Holdings Bhd (KL:YINSON) has clarified that it has not accepted either the proposed privatisation scheme or the terms of the proposal letter, which involves its major shareholders privatising the company at RM2.50 per share. &nbsp;

Yinson says it has not accepted the proposed privatisation scheme

(Nov 10):&nbsp;Nvidia Corp’s general counsel intervened in a US government probe of suspected smuggling of AI chips by Megaspeed International, questioning whether the Trump administration played a role in detaining an executive from the Singapore-based firm who’s now at the heart of a scandal threatening Jensen Huang.

Nvidia intervened in US probe of Megaspeed chip smuggling

Malaysia's palm oil stocks climbed to a record high in October, surpassing the previous peak set a month earlier, as another month of bumper output more than offset a rebound in exports.

Malaysia's October palm oil stocks hit new high as output rises

Details of Anthropic’s blockbuster initial public offering (IPO), including plans by the artificial intelligence (AI) company to raise nearly US$70 billion (RM284 billion), were briefly circulated to banks before being retracted late on Monday, according to emails seen by Reuters.

Anthropic’s nearly US$70 bil IPO plan briefly circulated to banks, then retracted

KUALA LUMPUR (Nov 10): The proposed RM2.50-a-share privatisation of Yinson Holdings Bhd (KL:YINSON) offers minority shareholders an exit opportunity above CIMB Securities’ valuation, as heavy gearing and costly financing could constrain growth and dilute returns from new projects, the research house said.

Yinson buyout offers exit opportunity, CIMB Securities advises shareholder to vote in favour

A renewed wave of dip buying drove stocks to their best day since April in the wake of a technology selloff that had roiled Wall Street, with the market also gaining as oil prices sank.

Stocks climb as buyers step in despite Nvidia woes

The High Court heard on Tuesday that AirAsia had run its Free Seats campaign since 2015 without any problems, and only ran afoul with Malaysian Aviation Commission in late 2024.

AirAsia's Free Seats campaign ran for almost 10 years before flagged by Mavcom, court hears 

KUALA LUMPUR (Nov 10): Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said on Tuesday that it is too early to discuss a possible Cabinet reshuffle amid &nbsp;potential changes involving two members of his administration.

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