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More than 100 British organisations have called on new Prime Minister Andy Burnham to elevate food security to a strategic national priority, warning that another supply shock is imminent following years of price inflation.
Samsung Electronics has warned that semiconductor supply shortages will worsen through 2027 and 2028 as artificial intelligence demand remains relentless. The South Korean chipmaker posted a dramatic profit turnaround, with shares surging 8% following its earnings announcement.
Malaysia's amended rice control law will target wholesalers, millers, and smugglers rather than paddy farmers, Deputy Minister Chan Foong Hin said as the bill passed the Dewan Negara.
Audi has slashed its annual outlook, expecting revenues between €58–63 billion instead of €63–68 billion, as China's challenging market and West Asian tensions weigh on performance.
Malaysia's proposal to establish a national petroleum reserve reflects growing recognition that geopolitical disruptions to global shipping routes are now structural rather than isolated incidents, with analysts urging comprehensive energy resilience strategies.
The US Federal Communications Commission voted Wednesday to prohibit sales of devices containing components from Chinese companies deemed security risks, closing a loophole that previously allowed Huawei parts into the market.
Sabah's Sapangar Bay Container Port expansion has reached 62.75% completion but faces delays due to sand supply constraints, with the project now targeted for completion by October 2027 instead of earlier timelines.
Malaysia's Food and Drinks Malaysia expo is on track to exceed last year's RM1.081 billion sales target, driven by stronger international participation and growing demand for food products despite ongoing geopolitical pressures affecting regional supply chains.
An economist cautions that Malaysia's proposed petroleum reserve should be embedded within a comprehensive economic security strategy covering food, critical minerals, semiconductors and digital infrastructure rather than functioning as an isolated energy initiative.
Six individuals, including a Malaysian national, have been charged in Shah Alam Sessions Court with illegally stockpiling subsidised cooking oil exceeding six tonnes without authorisation.
Malaysia's port operators stand to gain significantly from ongoing supply chain restructuring and the region's shift towards cleaner maritime fuels, according to AmBank's latest economic outlook.
Malaysia's Economy Minister Akmal Nasrullah has urged the public and businesses to prepare for economic fallout from Iran's closure of the Strait of Hormuz, warning that complacency could be costly as oil prices, shipping costs, and food prices face upward pressure.
CoreWeave, an AI cloud computing firm, is exploring financial derivatives to hedge against potential declines in memory and storage chip prices, underscoring the sector's vulnerability to semiconductor market cycles.
India has banned imports of goods manufactured using forced labour, a preemptive move to deflect potential US tariffs of up to 12.5 per cent amid Washington's investigation into trade practices across multiple countries.
Western automakers have significantly reduced reliance on China-made electric vehicles sold in Europe following EU tariff measures, shifting production closer to home. Chinese manufacturers, however, are adapting by accelerating European production facilities.
Malaysia's government will examine proposals from the plastics industry as the sector contends with worldwide supply chain disruptions. Economy Minister Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir announced the review.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has instructed the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry and the Economy Ministry to work with manufacturers grappling with global supply chain disruptions and rising costs.
Malaysia's government has instructed two ministries to examine proposals from the plastics industry addressing raw material costs and supply chain challenges, while considering voluntary extended producer responsibility frameworks.
Malaysia has maintained stable food prices despite Middle East disruptions through targeted agricultural subsidies and incentives. The government allocated RM2.62 billion in Budget 2026 for paddy, fertiliser, and fishing support, keeping inflation at 1.4% in May.
Afghanistan's automotive trade in Kandahar province has ground to a near-standstill following border closures with Pakistan and shipping disruptions through the Strait of Hormuz, leaving thousands jobless and businesses facing collapse.