Malaysia should avoid exporting its rare earth elements (REE) in raw form like some African nations that lose economic value by selling unprocessed minerals abroad.
The Philippines is stepping up agricultural ties with Türkiye, targeting stronger trade in poultry, seafood, and tropical products while boosting Halal-certified feed production.
Indonesia’s shrimp exports to the United States have officially resumed, with the government setting an ambitious target of shipping 200 containers this month.
The government will raise the current tariff rate on imported rice, set at 15 percent, starting in January to coincide with the lifting of the suspension on foreign rice purchases.
Indonesia will officially stop importing diesel in early 2026, marking an important milestone on the path to national energy self-sufficiency.
As the global appetite for K-content continues to grow, so too does the craving for K-food. This now includes handon, or fresh Korean pork, which just secured a coveted export route to Singapore.
Premier Li Qiang’s call for dialogue and consultation as a means to effectively manage differences when addressing the 28th Asean Plus Three Summit in Kuala Lumpur last week is reflective of China’s determination to address complex issues through collaboration and mutual respect.
Indonesia is scouting fresh markets including North Africa for its small-scale coffee and cocoa farmers at risk of losing access to the European Union (EU) under the bloc’s new deforestation rules, according to a senior government official.
<p>Time: November 2025<br /> By: WTO and International Trade Group, Legal Department – VCCI</p>
