China’s completion of its domestic process would allow the upgraded pact to take effect within 60 days, opening access to modernised trade rules.
The global economy has become increasingly unpredictable. A pandemic, geopolitical tensions, shifting trade policies and the growing push towards sustainability have forced businesses to rethink how they source materials, manufacture products and move goods across borders.
Anutin Charnvirakul will visit Indonesia on August 3–4 for talks on trade and security and an ASEAN address ahead of Thailand’s 2028 chairmanship.
Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul proposes a four-pillar framework linking mainland manufacturing with Indonesia’s maritime economy.
Don’t cry for me Indonesia – and landlocked Laos surprises
Malaysia’s Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin said meaningful dialogue on Indo-Pacific security depends on a peaceful and united ASEAN, stressing that Southeast Asia remains at the geographical and strategic heart of the wider region, Bernama reported
Malaysia has made history with the finalisation of the Ipoh Accord, a landmark outcome of the ASEAN-China Ministerial Roundtable on Construction and Housing (ACMROCH) 2026, currently being held in Ipoh
Autonomous equipment, machine, and servicesobots able to act in the real world are bringing AI into factories, warehouses, and difficult industrial environments
<p>Time: November 2025<br /> By: WTO and International Trade Group, Legal Department – VCCI</p>
