Thailand’s trade surplus with the US continues, but the trade deficit with China grows. 2026 export growth risks from tariffs and geopolitical tensions.
Trade between South Korea and Malaysia surged in 2025, driven by strong demand for semiconductors and electrical and electronic products, according to Malaysian government data released Friday.
Thailand's December 2025 exports surged by 16.8%, marking the 18th consecutive month of growth, led by electronics and electrical appliances.
Rice export volumes in 2025 grew by approximately 98.88 percent to China and about 118.42 percent to ASEAN markets.
Thailand exported 7.9m tonnes of rice in 2025, topping its target. DFT chief Arada Fueangthong sees tough competition in 2026, with exports forecast at 7m tonnes.
Cambodia and Laos have agreed to a new framework that will allow agricultural products to move more easily across their shared border, strengthening regional trade links and creating a faster route for Cambodian produce to reach China.
The documents presented at the Congress unanimously agreed that science, technology, innovation, and digital transformation must be the central driving force of development.
The value of Laos’ foreign trade rose to more than US$19.2 billion in 2025, reflecting steady growth despite a modest trade deficit when electricity exports are excluded.
<p>Time: November 2025<br /> By: WTO and International Trade Group, Legal Department – VCCI</p>
