As risk turns into a commodity, it escalates the arrival of the next energy shock
Indonesia reiterated its commitment to actively strengthen air connectivity between ASEAN countries and China to expand regional market access and enhance its aviation industry
The revised Strategic Investment Priority Plan (SIPP)—the first to be rolled out under the Marcos administration—places greater emphasis on innovation and technology
Thai producers unable to provide sufficient food-safety evidence could expose their US importers to regulatory risks, prompting buyers to delay shipments or consider sourcing products elsewhere, the department said in an advisory published on July 8
The policy announcement followed an International Monetary Fund assessment identifying Thailand, Taiwan, South Korea, and Malaysia as the world’s four leading net exporters of AI-related hardware
Renewed US-Iran tensions and uncertainty in the Strait of Hormuz continue to pose risks to Thailand's economy, though easing oil prices have helped moderate inflation and reduced pressure for further interest rate hikes
ASEAN has reaffirmed the Five-Point Consensus (5PC) as its primary framework for addressing the situation in Myanmar, with a renewed focus on humanitarian assistance, reducing violence, and promoting inclusive political dialogue
South-East Asia’s next growth cycle will not be written by one economy, one commodity cycle or one manufacturing corridor, but will instead be shaped by five economies, namely Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, the Philippines and Viet Nam
<p>Time: November 2025<br /> By: WTO and International Trade Group, Legal Department – VCCI</p>
