With no end in sight to the spiralling conflict in the Middle East that has sent oil and natural gas prices spiking, the Singapore economy now faces another potential threat: US probes on alleged excess manufacturing capacity and forced-labour practices.
Department of Foreign Trade targets Japan’s high-value food and feed sectors to reduce reliance on China, highlighting superior quality and Non-GMO status.
The Agreement on Reciprocal Trade (ART) between Malaysia and the US is no longer valid, Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani confirmed.
Though formal implementation started only two months ago, the EU's CBAM regulation has already affected local shipments
The administration of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. aims to increase the total number of free trade agreements and bilateral deals to 20 by the end of his term in 2028.
The Directorate General of Trade Remedies (DGTR) has recommended extending countervailing duties on imports of solar glass from Malaysia for another five years, citing continued subsidisation and the risk of renewed injury to domestic manufacturers if the measures are withdrawn.
Cambodia has secured a significant agricultural export agreement with China, signing a deal to supply in-shell cashew nuts worth an initial $35 million, with forecasts to reach $400 million in the future.
The garment, footwear and travel goods sector remains a central pillar of the country’s export performance and industrial employment. With demand for apparel and travel goods continuing to recover globally, the sector is expected to remain a key driver of Cambodia’s economic growth in 2026.
<p>Time: November 2025<br /> By: WTO and International Trade Group, Legal Department – VCCI</p>
