The government has ordered a review of Thailand’s oil pricing structure, with the proposed revisions expected to go before the Cabinet on April 6
Thailand is preparing for deeper energy disruptions as authorities warn that the global crisis, triggered by escalating conflict in the Middle East, has entered a more serious phase, with supply pressures now beginning to feed through the system
A joint statement pledges to keep ports open and coordinate to mitigate energy risks
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has introduced a sweeping set of five measures aimed at curbing illicit "grey capital", dismantling mule account networks, and stopping increasingly sophisticated investment scams
Notably, Viet Nam recorded the highest real GDP growth among the Southeast Asia-6 economies in 2025, reaching 8%, significantly higher than the pre-pandemic average of 7.1%
Nazir Razak, Chairman of the ASEAN-BAC Malaysia, acknowledged growing competition from regional economies such as Viet Nam, which benefits from political stability, an abundant labour force, and a larger domestic market
The real winners are not the fastest adopters, but the organisations that secure their digital foundations first
The World Bank has outlined three key areas Malaysia should focus on to strengthen its long-term economic position amid current global challenges arising from the West Asia conflict
<p>Time: November 2025<br /> By: WTO and International Trade Group, Legal Department – VCCI</p>
