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Malaysia’s economy beats forecasts with 5.2% growth in 2025, fastest pace in 3 years

Strong domestic demand, exports and investment propelled growth, with momentum likely to continue in 2026, the central bank said.
Strong domestic demand, exports and investment propelled growth, with momentum likely to continue in 2026, the central bank said.

US, Taiwan finalise deal to cut tariffs, boost purchases of US goods

Containers and equipment sit at the Port of Keelung, Taiwan, August 7, 2025. REUTERS/Ann Wang
Containers and equipment sit at the Port of Keelung, Taiwan, August 7, 2025. REUTERS/Ann Wang

US and Taiwan sign deal to lower tariffs, boost spending

The announcement formalises an agreement unveiled in January to cut US tariffs on many Taiwanese exports.
The announcement formalises an agreement unveiled in January to cut US tariffs on many Taiwanese exports.

India farmers protest US trade deal

The agriculture sector helps sustain more than 45 per cent of people in India.
The agriculture sector helps sustain more than 45 per cent of people in India.

US House votes against Canada tariffs in rare rebuke to Trump

Trucks crossing the Ambassador Bridge between Detroit and Windsor, Ontario, Canada. The US House voted to rescind tariffs President Donald Trump imposed on Canada last year.
Trucks crossing the Ambassador Bridge between Detroit and Windsor, Ontario, Canada. The US House voted to rescind tariffs President Donald Trump imposed on Canada last year.

Who wrangled the best trade deal from Donald Trump?

Though US President Donald Trump has fallen far short of the “90 deals in 90 days” his administration promised last April, he has signed a flurry of them.
Though US President Donald Trump has fallen far short of the “90 deals in 90 days” his administration promised last April, he has signed a flurry of them.

Bangladesh election offers hope to garment sector battered by tariffs and unrest

The garment sector is Bangladesh’s economic lifeblood, driving 80 per cent of exports and more than 10 per cent of the economy.
The garment sector is Bangladesh’s economic lifeblood, driving 80 per cent of exports and more than 10 per cent of the economy.

Taiwan negotiators head to US for final meeting on trade deal

Containers and equipment sit at the Port of Keelung, Taiwan, August 7, 2025. REUTERS/Ann Wang
Containers and equipment sit at the Port of Keelung, Taiwan, August 7, 2025. REUTERS/Ann Wang

Trump threatens to stop opening of Canada-US bridge

US President Donald Trump complained that Canada owned both sides of the bridge and used “virtually” no US products to build it.
US President Donald Trump complained that Canada owned both sides of the bridge and used “virtually” no US products to build it.

S’pore to focus on remaining ‘top of mind’ for Asia-bound firms amid global uncertainty: EDB

EDB managing director Jermaine Loy said Singapore’s role goes beyond serving as a regional base.
EDB managing director Jermaine Loy said Singapore’s role goes beyond serving as a regional base.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.