Malaysia is tightening regulations governing the export of sensitive high-tech items — known as dual-use technology — amid concerns over a possible expansion of US trade restrictions.
The Philippine government is hopeful it can conclude ongoing tariff negotiations with the United States by next year, according to the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI).
Thailand’s export sector, the main engine of its economy, faces a significant downturn in the final quarter of the year, despite posting high growth of 13%—reaching $223.175 billion—in the first eight months of 2025.
The Vietnam Trade Office in Singapore co-organized a trade connection program for businesses of the two countries, focusing on the fields of electricity, electronics, electrical equipment, semiconductors, and industrial production.
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.
<p>Time: November 2025<br /> By: WTO and International Trade Group, Legal Department – VCCI</p>
