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Demand for hedging against potential dollar declines has jumped to a five-year high as the Trump administration’s tariff policy threatens to sap US economic exceptionalism and undermine the greenback.

Dollar fears grow as traders increase hedges to five-year high

Vietnam has told firms to tighten controls on the origins of goods and materials and to tackle fraud, according to a ministry document that was seen by Reuters, as the country tries to avoid being hit with a 46% tariff rate by the Trump administration.

Vietnam tells firms to tighten control on origins of goods and materials

China’s President Xi Jinping will make a state visit to Malaysia from April 15 to 17 as part of his Southeast Asia tour, marking a high-profile personal diplomatic engagement for Xi amid escalating trade tensions with the US. It was reported that Xi will visit Vietnam from April 14 to 15, followed by Malaysia and Cambodia from April 15 to 18. His last visit to Malaysia was 12 years ago.

The Week Ahead: Xi’s visit to Malaysia, advance 1Q GDP estimate and trade data in focus

Whiplashed! That is how most of us feel following the news about US President Donald Trump’s reciprocal tariffs. First came the announcement on “Liberation Day” of reciprocal tariffs, which roiled markets and wiped out trillions of value from bourses globally. Then came the 90-day pause on those ...

My Say: Two wrongs do not make a right

Wall Street share futures rallied in Asia on Monday after the White House exempted smartphones and computers from "reciprocal" US tariffs, though gains were limited as President Donald Trump warned levies were still likely at some point.

Stocks bounce in Asia as some US tariffs paused

A deadly landslide at a top nickel-producing hub in Indonesia has heightened scrutiny of a method used to extract the battery metal from low-grade ore, spurring concern among buyers about the future of a vital source of supply.

Deadly landslide in Indonesia’s nickel hub signals supply risk

Jentayu Sustainables Bhd’s (KL:JSB) 70%-owned subsidiary Oriole Hydro Padas Sdn Bhd (OHP) has signed a 40-year power purchase agreement with Sabah Electricity Sdn Bhd (SESB) for a 162-megawatt (MW) run-of-river hydroelectric project at Hulu Sungai Padas, Sipitang, Sabah.

Jentayu signs 40-year power purchase agreement for RM2.8b 162MW Sabah hydropower project

As trillions of US dollars were wiped off the global equity markets in the few days after the much trumpeted April 2 US Liberation Day tariff move, the US president was unfazed. Donald Trump and his tariff hawks Howard Lutnick and Peter Navarro dug in their heels. “There will be no stepping back”. “This is not a negotiation tactic.”

Frankly Speaking: The Trump Flinch: Even the biggest bully fears something

President Donald Trump pledged he will still apply tariffs to phones, computers and popular consumer electronics, downplaying a weekend exemption as a procedural step in his overall push to remake US trade.

Trump warns tariffs coming for electronics after reprieve

Hong Kong’s policymakers are getting close to staging an unusual intervention to cap the local dollar’s gains, as the greenback plummets due to raging trade tensions between the US and China.

Hong Kong moves closer to intervention as trade war sinks the dollar

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto’s attempt to engineer an economic renaissance is running up against a hard truth: Investors aren’t buying the vision he’s selling.

Global funds hit pause on Indonesia after Prabowo policy changes 

President Donald Trump pledged he will still apply tariffs to phones, computers and popular consumer electronics, downplaying a weekend exemption as a procedural step in his overall push to remake US trade.

KUALA LUMPUR (April 13): A new analysis on the impact of the recent changes in US tariffs on the national economy will be presented at the National Geo-Economic Action Council (NGCC) meeting on Monday (April 14), said Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.

Miti to present new analysis on impact of US tariffs at National Geo-Economic Action Council meeting on Monday

Chinese President Xi Jinping called for stronger cooperation with Vietnam in industrial and supply chains and wider collaboration in emerging fields, the Chinese foreign ministry said on Monday.

China calls for greater cooperation with Vietnam

Singapore’s central bank eased its monetary policy settings for a second straight review and warned that a persistent weakening in global trade will have “significant ramifications” on the city-state’s economy, with growth forecast to soften this year.

Singapore eases monetary policy as expected, sees weaker growth in 2025

Wall Street share futures rallied in Asia on Monday after the White House exempted smartphones and computers from "reciprocal" US tariffs, though gains were limited as President Donald Trump warned levies were still likely at some point.

Malaysian tech stocks extended their rebound into the third day on Monday following the weekend announcement of US tariff exemption on key consumer electronics and chips.

Malaysian tech stocks recover more after key US tariff exemptions

Billionaire Ong Beng Seng, who is set to plead guilty in a court case related to a graft scandal involving a former Singapore minister, will step down as the managing director of his property firm.

Billionaire Ong Beng Seng to step down from developer Hotel Properties

Malaysia’s FBM KLCI will likely keep all of its 30 current constituents at the upcoming semi-annual review for the first time in three years, MIDF Amanah Investment Bank said on Monday.

KLCI likely to keep all 30 current constituents at upcoming review, says MIDF

Jentayu Sustainables Bhd’s (KL:JSB) 70%-owned subsidiary Oriole Hydro Padas Sdn Bhd (OHP) has signed a 40-year power purchase agreement with Sabah Electricity Sdn Bhd (SESB) for a 162-megawatt (MW) run-of-river hydroelectric project at Hulu Sungai Padas, Sipitang, Sabah.

Something big is taking shape in Puchong — a strategic initiative aimed at elevating Malaysia from a back-end player in the semiconductor supply chain to a force to be reckoned with in the global chip design arena. At the heart of this effort is the Puchong Integrated Circuit (IC) Design Park, a ...

Cover Story: Stepping into the IC design fast lane

Growing up in a rubber estate in Teluk Intan, Perak, Giva Kuppusamy developed a fascination for freshwater prawns thriving in nearby rivers. Today, that childhood curiosity has blossomed into a mission to make udang galah, as they’re known locally, more affordable for and accessible to Malaysians...

Start-up: Making freshwater prawns affordable

Singapore-based food conglomerate Olam Group said on Monday it would invest US$500 million (RM2.21 billion) in its food ingredients business and divest all remaining businesses and assets over time.

Olam to focus on food ingredients business, sell the rest

Hong Kong’s policymakers are getting close to staging an unusual intervention to cap the local dollar’s gains, as the greenback plummets due to raging trade tensions between the US and China.

Ray Dalio, billionaire founder of one of the world's largest hedge funds, said on Sunday that President Donald Trump's trade war has brought the US near to recession.

Bridgewater's Ray Dalio says Trump trade war has put US 'close to a recession'

Strategists at Goldman Sachs Group Inc cut their targets for key Chinese stock indexes for a second time this month, citing heightened trade tensions with the US.

Goldman cuts targets on China stocks for second time this month

London house prices will suffer the most from US President Donald Trump’s trade war, real estate agents warn, as a global demand slowdown risks hitting the city’s already struggling market.

London property faces worst hit from trade war, Rightmove says

Ever played a game that just feels like a warm hug? While some gamers thrive on competition and high-stakes action, others find comfort in laid-back social games for a chance to unwind, connect and take a breather from the chaos of everyday life.

Cosy games are generally identified as c...

Listicle: Escape to cosy town

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<h3>Google Cloud and Selangor launch Teraju AI to power state-level innovation</h3>

Google Cloud, in collaboration with the Selangor state government and the Selangor Technical Skills Development Centre, has launched Teraju AI — an initiativ...

Bits + Bytes: A Miscellany Of Technology

Seven &amp; i Holdings Co forecast operating profit and revenue for the current year that missed analyst estimates, adding pressure on the company to find new avenues for growth after divesting stakes in its supermarket and banking units.