TDRI warns Thailand risks losing FDI, especially in high-tech upstream sectors; it urges reforms in wages, skills, R&D, and easing regulatory barriers.
Of the proposed P17.5 billion for the Philippines' ASEAN hosting in 2026, P10.7 billion will be released directly to Marcos' office
Myanmar’s closure of the second Thai-Myanmar Friendship Bridge has inevitably disrupted Thailand’s exports. This marks the second major border trade route to be affected, following disruptions with Cambodia.
The joint statement emphasised the importance of harmonising arbitration and mediation frameworks across the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) in alignment with international standards.
Tax exemptions granted to the US in recent trade negotiations should not be viewed as a blanket precedent for other foreign countries to seek the same benefit from Malaysia, said Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.
The sweeping global tariffs imposed by the Trump administration should provide fresh impetus to boost trade within the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), Malaysia’s envoy to Manila said on Tuesday.
Malaysia's economy is demonstrating resilience in the face of global uncertainties, but experts warn that sustained growth will hinge on diversification, adaptive policies, and strong domestic demand.
Innovation in advanced manufacturing, agri-tech, electronic vehicles can unlock economic opportunities regionally, say ministers.
<p>Time: November 2025<br /> By: WTO and International Trade Group, Legal Department – VCCI</p>
