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Global Markets

Relief in Southeast Asia As Trump’s Tariffs Level Playing Field

Major garment producers like Vietnam and Cambodia now face similar tariff rates of around 20 percent, lower than previously threatened.

Global Markets

FashionValet Founders Charged After Wealth Fund Losses

Founders of the Malaysian modest fashion company, Vivy Yusof and Fadzarudin Shah Anuar, both pleaded not guilty to local prosecutors’ charges of criminal breach of trust over alleged misuse of funds.

Global Markets

Modest Fashion’s Big Asia Opportunity

Global players, as well as brands and retailers from neighbouring Southeast Asian countries, are coming up against growing consumer loyalty for local players as well as hyper-localised business environments and cultural needs.

Beauty

Can Halal Cosmetics Ride the Clean Beauty Wave?

Halal cosmetics are gaining traction beyond the core demographic of observant Muslim consumers thanks to the vegan and ethical beauty movements. But running a halal brand has its challenges.

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News & Analysis

Alibaba Group President Faces Criminal Charges in Malaysian Bond Scandal

Michael Evans, like 16 others charged, now faces custodial sentences and criminal fines in a case with global ramifications.

News & Analysis

Alibaba Confirms Regional Logistics Hub in Malaysia

The company confirmed reports that it will set up a logistics hub in the Malaysian capital that will serve as the Chinese e-commerce company's regional distribution hub.

Financial Markets

Report: Jack Ma to Launch Alibaba Distribution Hub in Malaysia

The hub would be sited within a 24,700-acre development led by airport operator Malaysia Airports Holdings that is expected to generate more than $1.58 billion worth of domestic and foreign investments.

News & Analysis

Malaysia’s Growth Slows Less Than Expected on Exports, Services

Malaysia’s economic growth slowed less than expected after overseas shipments and factory output held up, a rebound that may prove short-lived as investment falters.

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Technology

Bits & Bytes | Asos Shares Tumble, E-Com Booms in Emerging Markets

Bits & Bytes is a weekly roundup of the most important news in the fast evolving fashion-tech space.

Global Markets

Malaysia's Magnetic Pull

Comprehending Malaysia’s dynamic fashion market is about understanding its fans and neighbours as much as its melting pot culture. This instalment of Market GPS is sponsored by Marvin Traub Associates.