On 30 September 2022, the Malaysian Government ratified the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP), becoming the 9th out of 11 countries to ratify the agreement.

Southeast Asia is the world's most economically vibrant region. Further fueled by the economic integration through the ASEAN Economic Community, the rising prominence of high net worth individuals and its proximity to major markets...

Southeast Asia is the world's most economically vibrant region. Further fueled by the economic integration through the ASEAN Economic Community...

At the Manila chapter of Labuan IBFC's ASEAN Roadshow 2016, Dr Veerinderjeet Singh, Founder and Chairman, Taxand Malaysia Sdn Bhd / Executive Chairman...

On 26 March 2021, the Government of Turkey initiated an anti-circumvention investigation on polyurethane artificial leather defined as fabric, polyurethane impregnated, coated, covered or ...

On 10 September 2021, the Government of Turkey initiated an anti-circumvention investigation on certain pneumatic tyres of rubber classified under HS. Codes 4011.20, 4011.70, 4011.80 and 4011.90...

In this interview, Raj Kulasingam comments on Malaysian companies considering overseas investments as a means of hedging against currency volatility.

On 19 March 2021, the International Trade Administration Commission ("ITAC") of South Africa initiated an anti-dumping investigation on clear float glass of a thickness of ...

On 27 March 2021, an investigation was initiated on the alleged dumping of cocoa butter (solid & liquid) ("products") originating or imported from Malaysia. The investigation commenced following a ...

On 30 March 2021, the Government of Malaysia initiated an anti-dumping duty investigation on imports of stranded steel wires for prestressing concrete ("products") coming into Malaysia from the People's Republic of China.

Malaysia's former Prime Minister Najib Razak has gone on trial over allegations relating to alleged corruption involving the sovereign wealth fund 1MDB.

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The ASEAN Handbook on Good Regulatory Practice (GRP) was launched to promote the adoption of GRP principles across ASEAN Member States.

On Friday, January 28, 2022, U.S. Customs and Border Protection ("CBP") issued a Withhold Release Order ("WRO") on disposable gloves produced in Malaysia by TY Industry Holdings Sdn Bhd ("YTY Group")...

January 1, 2021 saw the ushering in of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP), the world's largest multilateral trade agreement. The RCEP covers 15 states, including 10 ASEAN members

There is a popular Malaysian adage – "When elephants fight each other, the mousedeer dies in the middle" – where conflict between "big" entities leads to collateral damage on the "smaller" entities.

This was highlighted in conjunction with the launch of Labuan IBFC-MICCI Malaysian Roadshow for 2016 in Kuala Lumpur today.

On 14 August 2023, the Indonesian Anti-Dumping Committee ("KADI") initiated an anti-dumping investigation against the exports of Polypropylene Copolymer ("Product")...

When 2020 began, the key challenge which faced the shipping industry was the implementation of the Fuel Standards of IMO 2020 mandating lower Sulphur Fuel Content.

On December 28, 2022, Malaysia issued a notice to initiate an anti-dumping duty review on some cold rolled steel products originating from Vietnam and Korea.