TPSO warns Trump tariffs may hit Thai exports in full in 2026, with overall shipments seen at -3.1% to +1.1% as US and China demand cools.
As Trump's reciprocal tariffs shut American farmers out of the Chinese market, Thailand emerges as a key target for US soybean exports.
Viet Nam is rapidly gaining ground in China’s durian market, thanks to year-round supply.
Among the sectors, the manufacturing industry took the lead in attracting the largest share of new FDI with $5.6 billion.
Singapore’s economy may have set a level of peak performance last year that will be hard to beat in 2026, but most analysts believe it can achieve enough economic growth this year to keep unemployment low and wages up.
It is exporting more to the world’s largest economy yet growing exports may not necessarily be helping the region
Iron and aluminium lead the charge as Thai exporters successfully navigate Brussels’ Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) ahead of 2026 deadline.
Indonesia has announced it will stop importing rice, corn, and sugar in 2026 due to abundant domestic supply, affirming its commitment to achieving national food self-sufficiency and security.
<p>Time: November 2025<br /> By: WTO and International Trade Group, Legal Department – VCCI</p>
