The policy announcement followed an International Monetary Fund assessment identifying Thailand, Taiwan, South Korea, and Malaysia as the world’s four leading net exporters of AI-related hardware
Renewed US-Iran tensions and uncertainty in the Strait of Hormuz continue to pose risks to Thailand's economy, though easing oil prices have helped moderate inflation and reduced pressure for further interest rate hikes
ASEAN has reaffirmed the Five-Point Consensus (5PC) as its primary framework for addressing the situation in Myanmar, with a renewed focus on humanitarian assistance, reducing violence, and promoting inclusive political dialogue
South-East Asia’s next growth cycle will not be written by one economy, one commodity cycle or one manufacturing corridor, but will instead be shaped by five economies, namely Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, the Philippines and Viet Nam
The Philippines said the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) needs to be agile in responding to internal and external challenges confronting the region, Philippines News Agency (PNA) reported
Indonesia reiterated its commitment to actively strengthen air connectivity between ASEAN countries and China to expand regional market access and strengthen its aviation industry
We are halfway through 2026 and the Asia-Pacific aviation sector — with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) at its core — is navigating an operating environment that entirely defies historical precedent. We are witnessing a bizarre paradox: passenger demand is surging yet airlines are aggressively cutting capacity
The Philippines said concluding an effective and substantive South China Sea Code of Conduct (COC) has become increasingly urgent as tensions and risky incidents continue despite periods of relative calm
<p>Time: November 2025<br /> By: WTO and International Trade Group, Legal Department – VCCI</p>
