China's import and export volume with ASEAN countries hit a record high in the first eight months, official data showed on Tuesday, highlighting ever- closer trade and economic relations with the region.
ASEAN Express, a new cross-border freight rail service, is being hailed as a breakthrough in international rail connectivity, expected to strengthen Thailand’s and ASEAN’s economic competitiveness in the near future.
Cambodia is seeking opportunities to export more agricultural products to India, the world’s most populous country.
The optimistic forecast comes on the heels of strong export performance in the first eight months of the year, placing Cambodia well within reach of its ambitious year-end target.
Malaysia is seeking to transform its role in the global economy by moving beyond contract manufacturing for multinationals under the "Made in Malaysia" model, said Deputy Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Liew Chin Tong.
Thai Prime Minister moves to safeguard the stability of the country’s economy, warning that legal action will be initiated if any irregularities are uncovered.
Thai authorities are considering a tax on physical gold trading to slow a rally in the nation’s currency that has threatened exports and tourism. The baht fell the most in six weeks.
Analysts believe Asean’s export momentum is unlikely to suffer a sharp reversal this year, thanks to favourable trade conditions, relative tariff advantages over other economies, and sustained demand for electronics driven by AI infrastructure growth
<p>Time: November 2025<br /> By: WTO and International Trade Group, Legal Department – VCCI</p>
