Asean unity key as trade war looms


For the economy: Malaysia must remain neutral and adhere to trade regulations to safeguard its economy with the anticipated trade tensions.

PETALING JAYA: With Donald Trump set to return to the White House in a week, all eyes will be on the United States-China trade war but experts are calling for stability within Asean amid geopolitical and economic conflicts between these global powers.

Prof Dr Wong Chin Yoong from UTAR’s Business and Finance Faculty said Malaysia must remain neutral and adhere to trade regulations to safeguard its economy with the anticipated trade tensions.

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