The one-day trip is the Thai PM’s first to the Republic since taking on the top job in September.
The United States is anticipated to view the Agreement on Reciprocal Trade (ART) favorably in the upcoming negotiations, especially concerning important national sectors like semiconductors, according to Investment, Trade and Industry Minister (Miti) Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.
Malaysia should avoid exporting its rare earth elements (REE) in raw form like some African nations that lose economic value by selling unprocessed minerals abroad.
The Philippines is stepping up agricultural ties with Türkiye, targeting stronger trade in poultry, seafood, and tropical products while boosting Halal-certified feed production.
Indonesia’s shrimp exports to the United States have officially resumed, with the government setting an ambitious target of shipping 200 containers this month.
The government will raise the current tariff rate on imported rice, set at 15 percent, starting in January to coincide with the lifting of the suspension on foreign rice purchases.
Indonesia will officially stop importing diesel in early 2026, marking an important milestone on the path to national energy self-sufficiency.
As the global appetite for K-content continues to grow, so too does the craving for K-food. This now includes handon, or fresh Korean pork, which just secured a coveted export route to Singapore.
<p>Time: November 2025<br /> By: WTO and International Trade Group, Legal Department – VCCI</p>
