Philippines currently incur an 8 per cent tariff on banana exports to Japan between October and March and 18 per cent from April to September
Caretaker commerce minister Suphajee Suthumpun is urging Thai exporters to make fuller use of free trade agreements (FTAs) to unlock untapped trade potential, after finding that 54% of eligible companies currently utilise FTA privileges.
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) will intensify efforts to support exporters as the government seeks to sustain the country’s growth trajectory after posting a record level of exports last year.
China is increasingly becoming a major importer of Thai palm oil for its food industry, which will help reduce Thailand’s dependence on India as its only major market to date, according to Nantapong Jiralertphong, director of the Office of Trade Policy and Strategy at the Ministry of Commerce.
Cambodia’s trade with Japan recorded strong growth in 2025, rising by 17 percent compared to the previous year, according to the data released by the General Department of Customs and Excise (GDCE) recently.
Deputy Trade Minister Dyah Roro Esti stated that Indonesia is expected to boost its halal exports following the signing of mutual recognition agreements (MRAs) on halal certification with several countries.
Thailand is a key supplier of tropical lumber to Asian markets, with China as its primary destination.
Malaysia’s mature automotive ecosystem of over 640 vendors and skilled workforce positions it as a competitive hub for high-value assembly and export manufacturing.
<p>Time: November 2025<br /> By: WTO and International Trade Group, Legal Department – VCCI</p>
