In early 2026, Indonesia issued several new policy signals regarding two strategic commodities: coal and rice.
In 2025, Viet Nam will maintain its position as the third largest seafood supplier to the Singapore market, with import value reaching SGD 125.5 million, accounting for 10.3% of the market share.
According to market forecasts, Malaysian palm oil production could decline by 15-17% in January, while palm oil exports are expected to increase significantly due to seasonal demand ahead of the Spring Festival and Ramadan in February.
For dried bamboo shoot production, fresh bamboo shoots are harvested annually from July to September and dried from November through the end of March before being exported to overseas markets.
South Korea's semiconductor exports have shown continued strong growth in the early weeks of 2026, lifting overall exports.
Despite relatively uniform nominal tariffs, effective tariff rates and pending investigations put most ASEAN goods at risk of additional tariffs amid the unpredictable US policy.
U.S. President Donald Trump has announced an additional 10 percent import tariff on goods from eight European countries starting February 1, 2026, citing their resistance to the United States’ intention to take control of Greenland.
The NIA and Thai Rice Foundation target high-value niche markets, including functional foods and low-carbon rice, to move past the era of low-cost exports.
<p>Time: November 2025<br /> By: WTO and International Trade Group, Legal Department – VCCI</p>
