As soaring ocean freight rates put pressure on exporters, Thai wooden furniture manufacturer Deesawat is urging exporters to explore closer markets amid geopolitical tensions in the Middle East.
Cambodia’s trade with India recorded strong growth in early 2026, reflecting deepening economic ties between the two countries. According to data released by the General Department of Customs and Excise (GDCE), Cambodian exports to India surged by 57.2 percent in the first two months of the year, reaching $29.54 million.
Middle East tensions and oil risks overshadow Singapore’s export resilience.
Indonesia’s fisheries exports have taken a sharp hit as escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, particularly the Iran conflict, disrupt global logistics, cutting shipment volumes and raising costs.
The Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries recorded that Indonesia's fishery exports from the beginning of the year until mid-March 2026 have reached US$983.1 million.
Malaysia's export value in February rose 10.8% year-on-year to RM130.95bil, official data from the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (Miti) showed today.
China has restricted fertiliser exports since August last year but is reported to hold stockpiles equivalent to about 285 days of supply. Manila has urged Beijing to resume exports to help stabilise local availability.
Trade between Sweden and Thailand is picking up speed.
<p>Time: November 2025<br /> By: WTO and International Trade Group, Legal Department – VCCI</p>
