The construction of the second Nong Khai–Vientiane Friendship Bridge is being accelerated, aiming at strengthening rail and economic connectivity in the region.
Chinese goods are at the highest risk of flooding the Thai market, with 1,149 items imported from China, including 24 high-risk items and 166 items under surveillance, mainly in the automotive and consumer goods sectors.
Manila’s surprise 60-day suspension has rattled Vietnam’s rice market, prompting calls for storage aid and debt relief to shield farmers and exporters.
Malaysia and Indonesia will discuss telecommunications issues between the two countries at a meeting scheduled in two weeks, Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil said.
ASEAN’s joint statement emphasised the urgency of climate action, especially as Southeast Asia is considered one of the most vulnerable regions in the world.
The Ministry of Investment, Trade & Industry (Miti) has secured RM450 million in potential investments in electrical and electronics (E&E) and machinery sectors from its recent trade and investment mission to the Netherlands.
Indonesia's Ministry of Trade is aiming to finalize negotiations on the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between Indonesia and Gulf countries (Indonesia–GCC FTA) by the end of this year.
Indonesia’s trade sector is showing remarkable resilience in 2025, with the country posting a cumulative surplus of USD 23.65 billion between January and July, a sharp increase from the USD 16.25 billion recorded during the same period last year.
<p>Time: November 2025<br /> By: WTO and International Trade Group, Legal Department – VCCI</p>
