Will Ecomate set new benchmark?


READY-to-assemble furniture company Ecomate Holdings Bhd’s foray into the information and communication technology (ICT) solutions industry has raised some questions, chief among which is – will other ­furniture players do the same?

Granted, the export-reliant furniture business is likely to be one of the hardest hit when US President Donald Trump’s 24% tariffs for local exports to the United States come into force after the current “pause” is lifted next month.

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