Philippine Ambassador to the United States Jose Manuel Romualdez said Tuesday that pursuing a bilateral free trade agreement with Washington is not a priority at this time as both sides remain focused on tariff-related negotiations
Coordinating Minister for Food Zulkifli Hasan announced that the Indonesian government will require food and beverage businesses to include high-sugar labels on product packaging.
European measure accelerates shifts in corporate strategy, regulation and long-term planning
Utility companies across Asia are racing to address the threat of critical coal shortages after Indonesian mining firms suspended spot coal exports in protest against a proposed government policy to cap production as several Asian nations that rely heavily on Indonesian coal imports now face the risk of power disruptions if supplies tighten.
The Philippines ended 2025 with a markedly smaller agricultural trade deficit, supported by strong export growth led by tropical fruits and a decline in farm imports, according to official data.
The Myanmar Swiftlet Nest Farming Association will be launched to export swiftlet bird nest products, which are found only in seven Southeast Asian countries, including Myanmar.
Thailand could leverage on the ASEAN–China Free Trade Area (ACFTA) to redress its burgeoning trade deficit with China and get its industrial development plans back on track.
Thailand’s gem and jewellery exports excluding gold fell 26.47% in December 2025 to US$732.92m—the first drop after 13 months of growth—yet full-year 2025 exports still jumped 41.33% to US$13.59bn, the Gem and Jewelry Institute of Thailand (GIT) said.
<p>Time: November 2025<br /> By: WTO and International Trade Group, Legal Department – VCCI</p>
