US court suspends Trump tariffs; the Chamber of Commerce says there is no impact on orders. The Thai National Shippers’ Council warns the appeal could drag on to the Supreme Court.
In a significant stride toward regional economic integration, China and members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations have completed negotiations on an upgraded free trade agreement, doubling down on efforts to promote inclusive and sustainable growth.
In an era marked by intensifying geopolitical rivalries, global economic fragmentation, and technological decoupling, the recently concluded Asean-GCC-China Economic Summit in Kuala Lumpur was more than just another multilateral gathering.
The US reducing its proposed tariff on Malaysia to a 10% baseline would be seen as a positive move, Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz said, conceding that a previously hoped for levy of zero may not be possible.
Malaysia and Indonesia are leading discussions towards consolidating the halal logo at the global level, says Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.
Amidst rising global challenges, Chinese Premier Li Qiang has called for deeper cooperation between Asean, China and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), citing shared opportunities.
When ASEAN nations once were very proud of their membership, much fanfare was given to the beginning of what was called the ASEAN Economic Community (AEC).
“Advancing ASEAN’s collective vision of a resilient, people-centred, forward looking ASEAN Community while advancing economic growth and regional connectivity, and enhancing regional resilience.”
<p>Time: November 2025<br /> By: WTO and International Trade Group, Legal Department – VCCI</p>
