Laos has completed its first banana export to Chongqing, China using sealed rail-to-rail transport, as part of efforts to expand agricultural exports through the China–Laos Railway.
Indonesia’s coal exports had plummeted 19.70% in 2025, with India and China remaining as the top buyers.
In an effort to support its energy self-sufficiency goal, Indonesia plans to restrict export of palm oil waste including used cooking oil, to ensure the materials are prioritised for domestic use.
The European Union (EU)-Singapore Digital Trade Agreement (EUSDTA), the republic's largest bilateral digital economy agreement to date, came into force Sunday.
Timor Leste’s accession to ASEAN in October 2025 stands as a heartening example of the power of partnership in challenging times, says the writer.
The Philippines regained its position as the second largest exporter of bananas in the world last year after overcoming setbacks from pests and adverse weather conditions, according to the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO).
Indonesia's new Ministry of Trade regulation bans the import of 12 products, effective January 1, 2026, potentially impacting key Thai exports, including sugar and rice.
Thailand’s palm oil exports to China recorded strong growth in 2025, rising 85.38 percent year-on-year, increasing value addition and boosting income for Thai farmers.
<p>Time: November 2025<br /> By: WTO and International Trade Group, Legal Department – VCCI</p>
