The European Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines (ECCP) is pushing the government to accelerate negotiations for a free trade agreement (FTA) with the European Union (EU) as it warns of “severe” impact on its key exports if no deal is reached by the end of 2027.
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto has issued a new decree to restart international carbon emissions trading after a four-year hiatus.
Malaysia is tightening regulations governing the export of sensitive high-tech items — known as dual-use technology — amid concerns over a possible expansion of US trade restrictions.
The Philippine government is hopeful it can conclude ongoing tariff negotiations with the United States by next year, according to the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI).
Thailand’s export sector, the main engine of its economy, faces a significant downturn in the final quarter of the year, despite posting high growth of 13%—reaching $223.175 billion—in the first eight months of 2025.
The Vietnam Trade Office in Singapore co-organized a trade connection program for businesses of the two countries, focusing on the fields of electricity, electronics, electrical equipment, semiconductors, and industrial production.
Malaysia’s economic growth likely moderated slightly in the July-September quarter.
Thailand's rice export sector is expressing alarm after a new trade agreement between the United States and Japan was sealed, potentially cutting Thailand's rice quota to Japan by more than two-thirds.
<p>Time: November 2025<br /> By: WTO and International Trade Group, Legal Department – VCCI</p>
