Malaysia's palm oil exports to China declined nearly 39 per cent in the first 10 months of the year due to logistics challenges and pricing pressures, said Plantation and Commodities Minister Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani.
Cambodia is pressing ahead with negotiations to secure deeper tariff cuts from the United States on garment, footwear and travel goods, Deputy Prime Minister Sun Chanthol said Thursday, underscoring the sector’s importance to jobs and investment.
Malaysia’s next investment cycle will be driven by data, power and renewable energy, supported by rising foreign direct investment (FDI) trends in Asean and the country’s strengthening role in the global semiconductor ecosystem.
Myanmar is gearing up to venture into the global durian export market, aiming to launch exports by 2023 or at the latest by 2027. This move is part of a strategic plan to generate additional foreign income and bolster the nation’s local durian industry.
Thailand's cross-border trade saw a 4.2% growth in October 2025, reaching 146.6 billion baht, but trade with Cambodia plummeted by 99% due to border restrictions
The formal process to join the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) could begin next year for the Philippines after its membership bid was recognized by the bloc’s top brass, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) said.
Stewed, seasoned with sugar and cloves, deep-fried or dished up in a zingy chilli mince – the diets of most Thais are incomplete without pork.
Major palm oil supplier and jewelry maker Indonesia is keeping its fingers crossed that its overall exports to the United Arab Emirates can skyrocket to around $4.2 billion by 2030.
<p>Time: November 2025<br /> By: WTO and International Trade Group, Legal Department – VCCI</p>
