Indonesia posted a smaller-than-expected trade surplus in October after exports unexpectedly fell, official data showed on Monday, amid curtailed demand from China and weak shipments of mining products.
Phaichit Viboontanasarn, vice-chairman and secretary-general of the Thai Chamber of Commerce in China and former Minister Counsellor (Commercial) at the Royal Thai Embassy in Beijing, has warned that Thailand has spent more than a decade missing out on “strategic opportunities” in the Chinese market.
PHILIPPINE exports sustained its double-digit growth in October as it recovered from the impact of United States’ trade policies.
As the digital landscape evolves, e-commerce continues to play an important role in driving business activities, particularly in expanding market access and enhancing the competitiveness of the Malaysian economy.
Indonesia is in talks with Singapore and Malaysia to develop a cross-border data-center network linked to its Green Super Grid.
Pakistan on Friday finalised a plan for meat export to Malaysia, setting a target of $200 million. The government has also decided to grant industry status to the halal meat sector to increase exports and strengthen Pakistan's economy.
Malaysia’s e-commerce continues to expand at a healthy pace, making up the biggest driver of the country’s digital economy and reaching 20 billion USD by 2025.
Government pushes 60 million egg export target to curb surplus and lift farm-gate prices, but small farmers demand urgent action against supermarket price dumping.
<p>Time: November 2025<br /> By: WTO and International Trade Group, Legal Department – VCCI</p>
