The country’s electronic exports are projected to surpass the $50-billion mark this year, setting a new record high on the back of growing adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) and United States (US) tariff exemptions.
Chinese electric vehicle manufacturers have begun raising prices in Thailand after the government ended its electric vehicle subsidy program at the end of last year.
The products under investigation include ceramic tiles, such as floor, pavement, hearth or wall tiles, ceramic mosaic cubes and similar products, whether mounted on a backing or not.
From seventh place, Thailand climbed to the second spot after sharply boosting imports of Vietnamese pepper in January.
Philippine goods exports continued to grow in January, although at a slower pace than a year ago when exporters front-loaded shipments ahead of threats of higher United States (US) tariffs, while imports declined after holiday-season demand eased.
Brunei recorded a trade surplus of BND5.06 billion in 2025, with total trade reaching BND21.88 billion, according to the Department of Economic Planning and Statistics (DEPS), Ministry of Finance and Economy.
Analysts warn that if the border impasse persists, the ripple effects could extend beyond farms and markets to broader rural economies where cassava cultivation supports tens of thousands of households.
The Philippines is eyeing to lead the regional discussions to come up with a unified stance on the US reciprocal tariffs through its Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) chairship, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) said.
<p>Time: November 2025<br /> By: WTO and International Trade Group, Legal Department – VCCI</p>
