Asia·Jul 25, 2026
Malaysian Plantation Stocks Rise as Broader Market Falls on US Tariff News
Palm oil exemptions shield sector while benchmark index drops 0.79% amid trade tensions and oil price surge
By Priyanka V. Rao · 2 min ·
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Asia·Jul 25, 2026
Kia Posts Record Sales but Profit Slips on US Tariffs
The Seoul-based automaker saw operating profit decline 4.9 percent in Q2 despite hybrid and EV demand pushing revenue to an all-time high.
By Jun-ho Seo · 3 min ·
Asia·Jul 25, 2026
US Shifts Trade Enforcement to Section 301 Tariffs Covering 60 Economies
The new forced-labor tariff regime adds complexity to an already layered customs landscape as importers navigate overlapping trade restrictions
By Priyanka V. Rao · 4 min ·
Asia·Jul 24, 2026
Tech Exporters in Asia Find Relief as Chip Exemptions Soften US Tariff Impact
New 10-12.5% tariffs take effect across 60 trading partners, but semiconductor carve-outs and AI demand provide crucial buffer for regional producers
By Priyanka V. Rao · 3 min ·
Asia·Jul 24, 2026
US Imposes 10-12.5% Tariffs on 60 Economies Over Forced Labor Enforcement
Presidential memorandum targets Asia's textile, electronics, and assembly exporters under Section 301 action effective July 24
By Cheng Wei-Lun · 3 min ·
Asia·Jul 24, 2026
Singapore Hit With 12.5% US Tariff Over Forced Labor Enforcement Claims
The levy affects one-third of the city-state's exports to America following a four-month USTR investigation that concluded in July
By Lim Hui Ying · 3 min ·