Malaysia is on a progressive track towards becoming an Artificial Intelligence (AI) nation by 2030, a goal seen as achievable under Budget 2026 - the Malaysian Government’s fiscal and policy framework for 2026.
Singapore's central bank kept its monetary policy settings unchanged on Tuesday, as expected, as growth in the city-state remained resilient despite challenges from US tariffs.
Data released by the Ministry of Trade and Industry (MTI) on October 14 showed that the economy expanded by 2.9% year-on-year, slower than the 4.5% growth in the previous quarter but higher than the 2% forecast by economists in a Bloomberg poll.
Thailand’s Cabinet has ratified the appointment of Ekniti Nitithanprapas, Deputy Prime Minister, as the Chairman of the Strategic Working Committee for Trade Negotiations with the United States.
The new board’s agenda will include consideration of the National Semiconductor Strategy, which aims to strengthen Thailand’s competitiveness and develop a comprehensive ecosystem for the semiconductor industry.
Phnom Penh and Washington discuss practical measures to advance cooperation under the Agreement on Reciprocal Trade.
Trenggono confirmed that the ministry is intensifying coordination and negotiations with the US Food and Drug Administration (USFDA) to ensure the continuation of shrimp exports, which he assured are safe and well-regulated.
Moving forward, ASEAN should work towards shaping a new world order and focus on growing its own multinational technology companies.
<p>Time: November 2025<br /> By: WTO and International Trade Group, Legal Department – VCCI</p>
