RSIS says Malaysia is vulnerable to fertiliser import disruption from the Iran war as Malaysia’s domestic fertiliser production can only meet 39% of annual fertiliser use
Arada Fuangtong, director-general of the Department of Foreign Trade under the Ministry of Commerce, said the department had been closely monitoring the fighting involving the US, Israel and Iran because the area is a strategic route for global shipping, particularly around the Strait of Hormuz and the Red Sea.
Thailand’s automotive sector is showing early gains in production and exports, but weak domestic demand, slowing EV sales and Middle East risks are clouding the outlook.
Viet Nam’s rice exports are facing shipping delays and rising costs as tensions in the Middle East disrupt logistics, prompting traders to reassess contracts, officials said on March 24.
The situation in the Middle East has dealt a heavy blow to global energy security, and relevant countries need to stop military operations immediately to prevent regional turmoil from further impacting global growth, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said on Thursday.
India’s commerce ministry has launched an anti-subsidy investigation into imports of multi-layer paperboard from China and Indonesia, signalling a closer scrutiny of trade practices in the sector. The move follows concerns from domestic manufacturers over alleged subsidised imports impacting local industry competitiveness.
South Africa has imposed steep import duties on structural steel imports from China and Thailand after finding evidence of dumping, the country's trade watchdog has said.
Malaysia’s exports to Nigeria grew by 20.7 per cent in 2025, reaching $664 million, underscoring strengthening bilateral trade ties and deepening economic engagement between the two countries amid an evolving global trade landscape.
<p>Time: November 2025<br /> By: WTO and International Trade Group, Legal Department – VCCI</p>
