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The Latest Breaking News from Malaysia

Southeast Asia searches for a U.S. trade deal, but the damage from Trump’s tariffs is already done

On Monday, Malaysia became the latest country in the trade-reliant region to warn that growth may be slower this year.

Fortune

How Trump is prompting China to change its relationship with the world

China has spent much of the past two months shoring up friendships both near and far. Two rounds of ministerial meetings with regional rivals Japan and South Korea took place in Tokyo and Seoul at the end of March.

The Conversation

Xi’s jaunt through Southeast Asia serves as ‘a reassurance and a warning’ to trading partners as the region gets pulled between the U.S. and China

On Monday, after Xi’s visit, Beijing warned countries against signing trade deals with the U.S. “at the expense of China’s interest.”

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The U.S. slaps even more tariffs on Southeast Asia, as solar panels get antidumping duties that go as high as 3,521%

The U.S. announced tariffs on Malaysia, Cambodia, Vietnam, and Thailand on Monday, capping a yearlong trade probe initiated under the Biden administration.

Fortune

Southeast Asia's Muslim market comes of age—and authenticity is in

From banking to fashion, local businesses are targeting a growing middle-class consumer base keen to buy 'halal'.

Fortune

China’s leader concludes visit to Cambodia at the end of a 3-nation Southeast Asia tour

Chinese President Xi Jinping has completed a two-day state visit to Cambodia, capping a three-nation tour that included stops in Vietnam and Malaysia at a time when all three Southeast Asian countries are facing economic challenges from U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariff proposals

The Independent UK

Malaysia aspires to provide the backbone of the global AI boom. Will the bet pay off?

Malaysia's Johor once grew black pepper, rubber and oil palm. Now it's focused on a new kind of cash crop: data to feed AI's voracious appetite.

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Massive 366% chip shipment surge to Malaysia amid increased Nvidia AI GPU smuggling curbs, ahead of looming sectoral tariffs

Following U.S. restrictions on advanced GPU exports to China, Taiwan's shipments of computing systems and components to Malaysia have surged dramatically, raising questions about whether Malaysia is emerging as a new hub for AI data centers or a transshipment point for circumventing U.S. export controls.

Tom’s Hardware

Myanmar's military leader is in Thailand for talks on earthquake relief

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim and the leader of Myanmar’s military government, Senior Gen. Min Aung Hlaing, have visited the Thai capital for diplomatic talks widely assumed to focus on efforts to restore peace in war-torn Myanmar

The Independent UK

China’s Xi hails ‘new golden era’ with Malaysia during trade tour

Xi’s visit to Malaysia is part of a regional diplomatic charm tour amid stinging US tariffs.

Al Jazeera

Xi promises greater access to Chinese market for Malaysia, Vietnam on Southeast Asia tour

Chinese leader Xi Jinping has promised Malaysia and Vietnam greater access to Chinese markets as he tours Southeast Asia this week

The Independent UK

China's Xi Meets Malaysian Leaders In Diplomatic Charm Offensive

Chinese President Xi Jinping met Malaysia's king on Wednesday in a state visit analysts said was aimed at burnishing Beijing's credentials as a reliable partner and "not a hegemon".

International Business Times

Xi arrives in Malaysia with a message: China’s a better partner than Trump

Chinese President Xi Jinping’s visit to Malaysia is second stop in Southeast Asia amid Trump tariffs and US trade war.

Al Jazeera

Cocoa Prices Retreat on Slack Demand

May ICE NY cocoa (CCK25 ) Tuesday closed down -245 (-2.97%), and May ICE London cocoa #7 (CAK25 ) closed down -183 (-3.06%). Cocoa prices on Tuesday settled moderately lower and added to Monday's losses on signs of weak cocoa demand. Malaysia reported a -15.3% y/y decline in Q1 cocoa...

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Signs of Weak Demand Are Weighing on Cocoa Prices

May ICE NY cocoa (CCK25 ) today is down -232 (-2.81%), and May ICE London cocoa #7 (CAK25 ) is down -161 (-2.70%). Cocoa prices today are moderately lower and added to Monday's losses on signs of weak cocoa demand. Malaysia reported a -15.3% y/y decline in Q1 cocoa processing...

The Independent UK

Xi makes a case for free trade as he tours Southeast Asia

China’s Xi is making the case for free trade as he tours Southeast Asia this week, presenting China as a source of “stability and certainty.”

Barchart

Cocoa Prices Retreat on Demand Concerns

May ICE NY cocoa (CCK25 ) Monday closed down -264 (-3.10%), and May ICE London cocoa #7 (CAK25 ) closed down -237 (-3.82%). Cocoa prices retreated on Monday on signs of weak cocoa demand. Malaysia reported Monday a -15.3% y/y decline in Q1 cocoa processing to 84.192 MT, and Brazil...

Barchart

Demand Concerns Weigh on Cocoa Prices

May ICE NY cocoa (CCK25 ) today is down -265 (-3.11%), and May ICE London cocoa #7 (CAK25 ) is down -237 (-3.82%). Cocoa prices today are falling on signs of weak cocoa demand. Today, Malaysia reported a -15.3% y/y decline in Q1 cocoa processing to 84.192 MT, and Brazil...

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Chinese President Xi Jinping kick-starts his 3-nation Southeast Asia tour as Trump flip-flops on tariffs

Xi arrived in Vietnam on Monday, and will visit Malaysia and Cambodia later this week. His visit comes just days after Trump put a 90-day pause on reciprocal tariffs.

International Business Times

Xi Warns Protectionism 'Leads Nowhere' As Starts SE Asia Tour

Chinese leader Xi Jinping warned Monday that protectionism "leads nowhere" and that a trade war would have "no winners", state media said, as he was due to kick off a tour of Southeast Asia with a visit to Vietnam.

The Guardian - UK

Xi Jinping seeks to strengthen economic ties during tour of south-east Asia

President’s first stop is Vietnam as China urges US to end trade war and return to ‘right path of mutual respect’

The Independent UK

AP PHOTOS: Furniture exporters in Malaysia race to beat Trump's 90-day tariff window

In southern Malaysia, furniture manufacturers are in a race against U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs.

Tom’s Hardware

U.S. tariffs to heavily impact HDD and SSD manufacturers, increasing costs

U.S. tariffs are reshaping the global storage industry, hitting HDD and SSD makers the hardest due to their complex supply chain.

The Independent UK

As China and the US spar, countries brainstorm over how to cope with the trade war

As President Donald Trump and China spar over tariff hikes and other retaliatory moves, governments elsewhere are brainstorming over strategies for coping with the trade war between the world’s top two economies

International Business Times UK

'Tariffs Are Like Medicine': Here's How Asian Economies Reacted to Trump's Tariff Waves

Trump's statement of likening tariffs to 'medicine' comes in response to various leaders' request to reduce tariffs amidst worsening stock market conditions.

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