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EU-Singapore digital trade agreement takes effect

02 tháng 02. 2026

The European Union (EU)-Singapore Digital Trade Agreement (EUSDTA), the republic's largest bilateral digital economy agreement to date, came into force Sunday. 

Why ASEAN’s partnership model matters for global cooperation

02 tháng 02. 2026

Timor Leste’s accession to ASEAN in October 2025 stands as a heartening example of the power of partnership in challenging times, says the writer.

Philippines reclaims spot as world's 2nd largest banana exporter

02 tháng 02. 2026

The Philippines regained its position as the second largest exporter of bananas in the world last year after overcoming setbacks from pests and adverse weather conditions, according to the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO).

Indonesia bans import of 12 products, impacting some Thai exports

02 tháng 02. 2026

Indonesia's new Ministry of Trade regulation bans the import of 12 products, effective January 1, 2026, potentially impacting key Thai exports, including sugar and rice.

Thai palm oil gains strong ground in China with 85% export surge

02 tháng 02. 2026

Thailand’s palm oil exports to China recorded strong growth in 2025, rising 85.38 percent year-on-year, increasing value addition and boosting income for Thai farmers.

Indonesia imports 1,300 cows from Australia in ambitious dairy plan

02 tháng 02. 2026

Indonesia imported 1,383 more cows from Australia this week, agriculture officials said on Monday, as part of an ambitious US$3 billion plan to woo small farmers to join efforts to quadruple dairy output.

Thailand’s Gold Addiction and Its Impact on the Economy

02 tháng 02. 2026

Thailand ranked 7th for over-the-counter gold purchases with 39.8 tonnes, a 17% increase from last year, fueled by active gold shops in Chinatown and accessible trading apps.

Cambodia, UK set sights on long-term trade and investment growth

02 tháng 02. 2026

As Phnom Penh and London seek to convert dialogue into deals, the success of their partnership will be measured not by the number of meetings held, but by the visibility of Cambodian products in UK markets and the scale of British investment contributing to Cambodia’s next phase of economic growth.