Global capital is coming back to Southeast Asia’s stock markets this month, positioning the cohort as one of the must-watch pockets of global finance for 2026.
The Malaysian palm oil industry has a unique opportunity to decarbonise and turn these actions into a revenue stream via the carbon markets.
The year 2025 marked a significant breakthrough for Vietnamese seafood exports, reflecting Singapore’s growing demand and increasing confidence in the quality and branding of Viet Nam’s seafood products.
Malaysia has weathered the storm during the trade and tariff disruptions of 2025 and cementing and building on the gains must continue into 2026.
Cambodia has taken a significant step towards strengthening its electric vehicle (EV) manufacturing ecosystem with newly announced tax incentives on key EV components, according to industry observers.
The head of Malaysia's tourism industry pointed out four factors that make it difficult for domestic destinations to attract tourists. Competition with regional markets such as Viet Nam is cited as one reason.
Thailand posted a higher-than-expected trade deficit for a second month as a jump in imports outpaced sluggish export growth, underscoring economic risks including a stronger baht that threatens competitiveness.
Thailand's exports extended their growth for a 17th consecutive month in November, mainly driven by sustained strong demand for industrial products in line with the electronics sector's upward cycle, official data showed on Thursday.
<p>Time: November 2025<br /> By: WTO and International Trade Group, Legal Department – VCCI</p>
