Customs rules, tariffs and logistics changes affecting trade with Thailand.
In the first nine months of 2026, Cambodia's foreign trade expanded by 21.3%, with total exports reaching $27.09 billion (up 21%) and imports at $29.91 billion (up 21.6%). However, domestic retail and wholesale sectors slowed due to high global oil prices, the Cambodia-Thailand…
According to official statistics from the Cambodian Ministry of Agriculture, total rice exports reached 1,014,442 tons as of October 19, 2026, surpassing the previous year's figures. While China and the European Union remain key markets, the Philippines has emerged as the…
On October 15, 2026, the Bolikhamxai provincial authorities of Laos signed investment agreements to construct three solar power plants with a capacity of no more than 5 MW each. These projects are located in two cities within the province: Pakxan and Tha Bo. The development will…
In the first half of 2026, China's online food and beverage market reached a total sales value of 304,570 million yuan, representing a 5.1% increase compared to the same period last year. While sales volume grew by 3.8%, the market saw a distinct shift towards higher-value…
McKinsey & Company's 2026 'Global Farmer Insights' survey of over 5,500 agricultural producers across 10 countries reveals that farmers are facing heightened global pressures, including geopolitical tensions, climate change risks like El Niño, and rising input costs.…
Sri Lanka's construction sector is showing continuous recovery after an economic crisis slowdown, with the Construction PMI at 60.0 in June 2026, driven by pre-existing projects. Sri Lanka imported approximately $46.43 million of unglazed ceramic tiles (HS 690790) in 2025,…
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, Malaysia's Prime Minister and Finance Minister, presented the 2027 fiscal budget to parliament with a deficit expansion of RM45.98 billion (approx. THB378.9 billion) aimed at stimulating household income and supporting small businesses amidst global oil…
Syahir Sulaiman, Member of Parliament for Bachok, has proposed that the Malaysian government prioritize seven specific economic issues affecting citizens in the formulation of the 2027 budget. Despite a 6 percent GDP growth in the second quarter of 2026 and approved investments…
Mr. Poch Aram Wattananon, Chairman of the Thai Chamber of Commerce and Federation of Thai Industries, stated on October 22 that exporters must closely track orders and consumer behavior in Europe following recent protests there. He noted that while immediate severe impacts are…
On October 19, 2026, the Government of Alberta held a referendum to determine whether the province should remain in Canada or initiate legal proceedings for a future binding independence referendum. The vote was not an immediate decision to separate but a step toward potential…
The Department of International Trade, Ministry of Commerce, is collaborating with partner agencies to strictly regulate the importation of illegal waste and refuse. The department aims to prevent Thailand from becoming a dumping ground for foreign waste, protect the…
On July 6, 2026, China's National Cultural Heritage Administration (NCHA) issued the 'Measures for Managing Information on State-Owned Cultural Heritage Resources.' The measures define state-owned cultural heritage data as a fundamental and strategic resource, establishing…
A report from the Commercial Office of Thailand in Beijing, citing China Briefing by Ascentium, notes that China's export structure is increasingly driven by high-technology products such as semiconductors, land vehicles, and office machinery. Meanwhile, ASEAN is emerging as a…
On October 16, 2026, Thailand's Deputy Prime Minister and Commerce Minister Supachai Jaturapattarawongse hosted Helene Budliker Artieda, State Secretary of the Swiss Federal Department of Economic Affairs (SECO), along with executives from leading Swiss companies. The meeting…
Vice Prime Minister and Commerce Minister Supachai Jaturapattarapong met with John W.H. Denton AO, Secretary-General of the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC), to discuss strategies for helping Thai SMEs access foreign markets and financing. The meeting involved officials…
Dr. Kirida Paopichit, Deputy Minister of Commerce, outlined Thailand's strategy at the JFCCT Affiliated Program during the IMF and World Bank Annual Meetings in Bangkok. Emphasizing geopolitical, technological, and environmental changes, she highlighted six key strengths:…
The Thailand Trade Policy Office (TPO) under the Ministry of Commerce warns that climate change is increasing uncertainty in agricultural output volume and timing, threatening long-term distribution stability and price security. Citing recent flood damage data from August to…
Thailand's cabinet approved a THB10.5 billion flood-relief package on October 20 to support households and businesses affected by severe flooding, complementing previous assistance of over THB5 billion. The measures include debt-payment suspensions, soft loans, tax relief, and…
On July 6, 2026, China's National Cultural Heritage Administration (NCHA) issued the 'Measures for Managing Information on State-Owned Cultural Heritage Resources.' The regulations classify such data as fundamental and strategic resources, establishing a framework for…
According to a report from the Commercial Office of China in Beijing, data published on June 5, 2026, by Ascentium's China Briefing platform indicates that China's export structure is increasingly driven by high-technology products. During January through April 2026, exports…