Malaysia’s economic growth likely moderated slightly in the July-September quarter.
Thailand's rice export sector is expressing alarm after a new trade agreement between the United States and Japan was sealed, potentially cutting Thailand's rice quota to Japan by more than two-thirds.
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a policy-based loan of 500 million USD for Indonesia to help this Southeast Asian country enhance its competitiveness, advance green growth, and accelerate trade.
In the short term, Indonesia's infrastructure priorities for 2026 will focus on achieving self-sufficiency in food, water, and energy.
However, the report raises concern about the volatile and seemingly ad hoc nature of US tariff policy under the current administration. Frequent announcements of rate changes, often without clear timelines or strategic direction, have increased investor uncertainty.
The implementation of a U.S. tariff on Singapore's pharmaceutical exports has been delayed to allow companies to negotiate possible exemptions with the U.S. administration, the Straits Times newspaper cited a junior minister as saying on Tuesday (Oct 14th).
Both countries underline the importance of strengthening economic, trade, investment and tourism relations to complement political ties.
At present, Indonesia still imports around 4.9 million kilolitres of diesel oil, equivalent to 10.58% of total domestic demand. Once B50 is fully rolled out, this imported volume will be completely replaced by domestic supply.
<p>Time: November 2025<br /> By: WTO and International Trade Group, Legal Department – VCCI</p>
