The Middle East conflict will pose a significant headwind, economists say; Maybank trims its GDP forecast
Malaysia has withdrawn from its trade agreement with the United States and become the first country to exit Washington’s reciprocal tariff strategy. The move opens the door for other countries to take similar action.
Thailand's shrimp exports are unaffected by the new US tariffs and antidumping (AD) duties, and the industry aims to produce 400,000 tonnes of shrimp this year, says the Thai Shrimp Association.
As soaring ocean freight rates put pressure on exporters, Thai wooden furniture manufacturer Deesawat is urging exporters to explore closer markets amid geopolitical tensions in the Middle East.
Cambodia’s trade with India recorded strong growth in early 2026, reflecting deepening economic ties between the two countries. According to data released by the General Department of Customs and Excise (GDCE), Cambodian exports to India surged by 57.2 percent in the first two months of the year, reaching $29.54 million.
Middle East tensions and oil risks overshadow Singapore’s export resilience.
Indonesia’s fisheries exports have taken a sharp hit as escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, particularly the Iran conflict, disrupt global logistics, cutting shipment volumes and raising costs.
The Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries recorded that Indonesia's fishery exports from the beginning of the year until mid-March 2026 have reached US$983.1 million.
<p>Time: November 2025<br /> By: WTO and International Trade Group, Legal Department – VCCI</p>
