Thailand is among the most exposed economies in East Asia and the Pacific, the World Bank says, as compounding external shocks test the resilience of an export-dependent region — though a rebound is forecast for 2027
The Philippines is the largest market for Vietnamese rice (about 2.76 million tonnes in 2025) and has been experiencing strong growth in the early months of 2026. Statistics show that in the first two months of 2026, Vietnam’s rice exports to the Philippines accounted for 87% of the country’s total rice imports
The global economy is moving from one driven by the gains of globalisation to one shaped by the pricing of security risks
"As many ASEAN member countries have already put in place several measures to address what is coming, it is important to ask how we prepare ourselves,” Minister at the Prime Minister’s Office and Minister of Finance and Economy II, Dr Awang Haji Mohd Amin Liew bin Abdullah said
“Science, technology, and innovation are not merely choices, but indispensable tools to enhance competitiveness and resilience across all sectors,” Prime Minister Hun Manet explained
New data centre projects may still stand a chance in Malaysia, even as energy prices rise with the protracted Middle East conflict, helping to keep construction firms busy, analysts said
From beer and crisps to noodles, toys and cosmetics, companies – and consumers – across Asia are bracing themselves for a crisis as the Iran war wreaks havoc on supply chains, plastics and oil supplies, upending everyday life and sending prices soaring
The greenhouse has also been creating job opportunities for farm workers, with the number of positions varying over time
<p>Time: November 2025<br /> By: WTO and International Trade Group, Legal Department – VCCI</p>
