Experiencing The Real Heat Of The US-China Trade War

BEIJING, 19 April (Bernama) -- As a journalist, I have written and read countless reports on the United States (US)-China trade war, the tit-for-tat tariff hikes, political statements, economic tensions and market reactions.

Gold Futures To Trade Cautiously Next Week

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, April 19 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives are likely to trade cautiously next week, as traders will be monitoring any potential trade war resolution, said an analyst.

Why America Excludes Sales, Services From Its Trade Deficits: Strategic Blind Spot In Asia

KUALA LUMPUR, April 19 (Bernama) -- In the calculus of international trade, perception is power. Nowhere is this more evident than in the way the United States (US) calculates and presents its trade deficit.

Ringgit Likely To Trade Flat Next Week

KUALA LUMPUR, April 19 (Bernama) -- The ringgit is expected to trade flat next week, potentially trading at around RM4.41 to RM4.42, said Bank Muamalat Malaysia Bhd chief economist Dr Mohd Afzanizam Abdul Rashid.

Gold Ends Lower Amid Recovering US Bond Market

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, April 18 (Bernama) -- The gold futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended mostly lower on Friday, tracking losses on COMEX, as the commodity weakened after the United States (US) bond market stabilised, said an analyst.

Ringgit Eases Against Greenback Following Slower GDP Growth Estimate

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, April 18 (Bernama) -- The ringgit eased against the US dollar at the close today following the announcement of a lower-than-expected gross domestic product (GDP) growth estimate for Malaysia for the first quarter (1Q) of 2025, said an analyst.

ASEAN Rejects Any Form Of Unilaterally Imposed Tariffs - Anwar

By Kenny Teng Khoon Hock

BANGKOK, April 18 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today reaffirmed that ASEAN rejects any form of unilaterally imposed tariffs, stating that such measures contradict the spirit of multilateralism.

Malaysia Ready To Adapt Palm Oil Export Strategy Amid New US Tariffs - Johari

KUALA LUMPUR, April 18 (Bernama) -- Malaysia remains optimistic and stands ready to adjust its palm oil export strategy in response to new tariff measures imposed by the United States (US), said Plantation and Commodities Minister Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani.

Malaysia March Trade Up 2.2 Pct To RM249.89 Bln, 1Q +3.6 Pct – MITI

KUALA LUMPUR, April 18 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s trade continued its positive momentum, rising by 2.2 per cent to RM249.89 billion in March 2025, marking the 15th consecutive month of year-on-year (y-o-y) growth since January 2024, said the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI).

Bursa Malaysia Edges Higher Despite Wall Street’s Mixed Lead

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, April 18 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia traded higher in early trade, tracking Wall Street’s mixed performance as investors remained cautiously optimistic amid lingering uncertainty over the United States (US) tariff outlook.

Anwar, Paetongtarn Reaffirm ASEAN's Collective Stand On US Tariffs

By Kenny Teng Khoon Hock

BANGKOK, April 17 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and his Thai counterpart, Paetongtarn Shinawatra have reaffirmed their commitment to addressing the issue of United States (US) tariffs collectively at the ASEAN level.

Tengku Zafrul To Meet US Trade Rep, Officials In Washington On April 24 To Discuss Tariffs

KUALA LUMPUR, April 17 (Bernama) -- Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI), Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Aziz is set to meet United States Trade Representative (USTR), Jamieson Greer and other relevant officials in Washington on April 24, to discuss the reciprocal tariff imposed on Malaysia.