Singapore will increase intra-Asean linkages by upgrading and fully implementing trade agreements, deepening cross-border digital frameworks, developing the Asean Power Grid, and advancing green economy standards.
The Indonesian government has confirmed that it will stop providing incentives for imported completely built-up (CBU) battery electric vehicles (BEVs) from 2026.
Thai retail, tourism and property sectors urge PM Anutin to adopt “Quick Win” measures, boosting spending, tourism and employment to revive the economy.
The guidelines outline 15 core ethical principles, covering respect for autonomy, human dignity and rights, social responsibility, bio-sovereignty, sustainability, and the protection of future generations.
The 19th ASEAN Ministerial Meeting on Transnational Crime (AMMTC) on September 10 endorsed the ASEAN Plan of Action on Combating Transnational Crime for 2026–2035, providing a framework to address transnational crime challenges over the next decade.
Malaysia, a hotspot for data centres, is reining in the pace of expansion in a move industry insiders and analysts expect will hinder China's efforts to gain access to powerful chips that are crucial to improving its artificial intelligence capabilities.
In addition to rice, Indonesia is resolute in prohibiting imports of corn and table sugar in 2025, and is determined to optimise domestic production through pro-farmer policies in pursuit of food self-sufficiency.
PCCI said the country’s potential entry into the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) would provide domestic industries with a stable environment for growth amid the emergence of protectionist policies.
<p>Time: November 2025<br /> By: WTO and International Trade Group, Legal Department – VCCI</p>
