Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said although Malaysia wishes to maintain trade and investment relations with the US, the country will still keep its core positions to protect the interests of its people, even if it is perceived as “discriminatory” by external parties.
The relationship between Indonesia and the European Union (EU) is becoming closer with the agreement on the Indonesia-European Union Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (IEU-CEPA).
Malaysia is expected to host the second round of negotiations for the Malaysia-European Union Free Trade Agreement (Meufta) in November 2025, according to the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (Miti).
Wellness and eldercare industries tapped to fuel post-pandemic economy.
Thailand is close to an agreement with the United States to lower a threatened 36% tariff on its exports ahead of the Aug 1 deadline, according to Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira, who expects trade talks to conclude within days.
Bangkok's Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira confirms Thailand is submitting its last proposal to the USTR tomorrow, hoping for import tariffs under 20% to align with regional norms.
Malaysia's economy continues to demonstrate resilience in 2025, underpinned by strong domestic demand, robust investment activity, and favourable labour market conditions, despite pressures from global trade tensions and policy uncertainty.
US President Donald Trump's return to tariff diplomacy is on full display in Southeast Asia as he boasts of trade deals with first Vietnam, then Indonesia.
<p>Time: November 2025<br /> By: WTO and International Trade Group, Legal Department – VCCI</p>
