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China to fight back against US tariff move

China to fight back against US tariff move

'China is confident that it will follow its own path,' says the CCP's People's Daily.

Goldman Sachs: Fears rise that US-China trade war leading to recession

Goldman Sachs: Fears rise that US-China trade war leading to recession

It no longer expects a trade deal to be worked out before the 2020 US elections.

S Korea warns Japan of security pact risk, calls for 'cooling-off' in trade row

S Korea warns Japan of security pact risk, calls for 'cooling-off' in trade row

Trade dispute intensifies since Japan imposed curbs on exports to S Korea of three high-tech materials.

China warns outsiders not to 'sow distrust' in South China Sea

China warns outsiders not to 'sow distrust' in South China Sea

'We think non-regional countries should not deliberately amplify such differences or disputes left from the past.'
Japan may take South Korea wartime labour dispute to ICJ

Japan may take South Korea wartime labour dispute to ICJ

The deadline for seeking third-party arbitration expires at the end of today.

Miti: Top 50 bumiputera companies have export value of RM2.47b

Miti: Top 50 bumiputera companies have export value of RM2.47b

Darrell Leiking adds that these companies are focused on F&B, machinery, ICT, and electronics.
Japan, South Korea raise stakes in dispute over forced labour

Japan, South Korea raise stakes in dispute over forced labour

At the root of the row is Seoul demanding compensation for those forced to work for Japanese firms in WW2.

Malaysia's exports rose in May amid a surge in palm oil shipments

Malaysia's exports rose in May amid a surge in palm oil shipments

However, government data showed pace of growth slower than expected.

China agrees to restart US trade talks as Trump says 'back on track'

China agrees to restart US trade talks as Trump says 'back on track'

Washington says it will not level new tariffs on Chinese exports.

Trump-Xi trade meeting set for Saturday morning in Osaka: White House

Trump-Xi trade meeting set for Saturday morning in Osaka: White House

The bilateral meeting is likely to be the most closely watched event at the G20 summit.
Malaysia not targeting Chinese investors, says Guan Eng

Malaysia not targeting Chinese investors, says Guan Eng

The finance minister says Wee Ka Siong's statement is terrible and will affect the country's economy.

Trump 'comfortable with any outcome' from pivotal Xi talks: official

Trump 'comfortable with any outcome' from pivotal Xi talks: official

The G20 summit in Japan will be the first face-to-face meeting for two leaders since trade talks broke off in May.
PM: M'sia still maintains trade, economic policy despite change of gov't

PM: M'sia still maintains trade, economic policy despite change of gov't

Dr Mahathir Mohamad says foreign investors are welcomed to do business with the country.
M'sia has little to gain from CPTPP, says UN researcher

M'sia has little to gain from CPTPP, says UN researcher

The country's trade balance will see a 13 percent fall if it ratifies the agreement, according to Unctad officer Rashmi Banga.

Mahathir to make three-day working visit to UK

Mahathir to make three-day working visit to UK

The itinerary includes a talk at the Cambridge Union and an Aidilfitri do in London.

Huawei and 70 affiliates placed on US trade blacklist

Huawei and 70 affiliates placed on US trade blacklist

It will make it difficult, if not impossible, for Huawei to sell some of its products.

When Trump agreed with Leiking on US-China's 'global responsibility'

When Trump agreed with Leiking on US-China's 'global responsibility'

INTERVIEW | Minister says that superpowers should be mindful of the global impact of their trade relations.

Minister: Drop in imports during CNY 'normal', will recover by June

Minister: Drop in imports during CNY 'normal', will recover by June

INTERVIEW | Darell Leiking adds that M'sians will respond to the situation with their trademark 'resilience'.

Ministry sees trade mission to US generating RM6.6b in investments

Ministry sees trade mission to US generating RM6.6b in investments

Miti says these will primarily be in the chemical and electrical and electronics sectors.

Trade surplus widens 22.7 percent despite falling exports

Trade surplus widens 22.7 percent despite falling exports

The country's imports contracted at a faster rate than exports, according to Miti.

M'sia to explore potential collaborations with Palestine, says minister

M'sia to explore potential collaborations with Palestine, says minister

Darell Leiking says collaborations will be sought in Islamic finance, agriculture and renewable energy. 

IMF fears trade war and weak Europe could trigger sharp global slowdown

IMF fears trade war and weak Europe could trigger sharp global slowdown

The institution also cut 2019 growth forecast for developing countries by 0.2 points down to 4.5 pct.

US, China can reach trade deal 'we can live with': US Commerce secretary

US, China can reach trade deal 'we can live with': US Commerce secretary

Wilbur Ross predicted on Monday that Beijing and Washington could reach a trade deal.
M’sia’s medical devices industry gaining global recognition

M’sia’s medical devices industry gaining global recognition

 Global exports of M’sia medical devices accounted for nearly RM20b in 2017; potential to be regional hub.