The most significant impact on Viet Nam's rice exports comes from the Philippines, which accounts for nearly 40% of Viet Nam's rice exports.
Thailand's Civil Aviation Board has approved a significant 53% increase in the international passenger service charge, raising it from 730 to 1,120 baht. This hike, effective early next year, aims to generate an additional 10 billion baht annually for airport improvements. Domestic flights remain unaffected by the change.
Malaysia's palm oil production is on track to exceed 20 million metric tonnes this year for the first time, supported by more efficient harvesting, improved labour availability and output from maturing plantations, the industry regulator told Reuters.
According to the Vietnamese Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT), during the first nine months of 2025, bilateral trade via land border gates reached 5.9 billion USD, up 15.5% year on year.
Commerce Ministry projects Thai exports in 2026 could range from 1.1% growth to a 3.1% contraction, with US trade barriers and strong baht key risks
According to a VNA reporter in Paris, with a steady economic growth rate, young population, and great demand for energy, infrastructure and digital technology, members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) are becoming the focus of attraction for French businesses.
Indonesia has recommenced its shrimp exports to the United States with a hefty haul of 182 tonnes, valued at IDR25 billion, or approximately US$1.5 million. Importantly, these shipments come bearing certification of being free from Cesium-137 contamination.
Malaysia’s swiftlet nest industry, valued at an estimated RM1.5 billion, continues to show strong growth and significant potential as a high-value sector.
<p>Time: November 2025<br /> By: WTO and International Trade Group, Legal Department – VCCI</p>
