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South Korea's product recall numbers jumped 5% in 2025, driven by a surge in hazardous imported goods sold through online platforms, raising concerns for consumers across the region.
Malaysia's Free Industrial Zones achieved RM106.7 billion in exports during the first half of 2026, demonstrating sustained economic momentum. MITI confirms FIZs remain critical drivers of investment, employment and regional trade competitiveness.
Sabah is leveraging the JOM MALAYSIA platform to propel locally-made products into global markets, backed by strong SME performance and tourism momentum under the state's development roadmap.
Pakistan and Iran are working to restore the Islamabad-Tehran-Istanbul freight train service, suspended since 2022. Both nations aim to enhance trade and regional connectivity through upgraded railway infrastructure.
RHB Investment Bank has upgraded Malaysia's 2026 export growth forecast to 21.7% from 15.3%, driven by robust electrical and electronics sector performance and AI-linked investment momentum across regional supply chains.
Vietnam has activated emergency protocols following extensive damage to Ho Chi Minh Road in Tuyen Quang Province caused by successive heavy rainfall in June. The government has mobilized repair efforts along the critical transport corridor.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim announced that the Malaysia-Thailand Border Economic Zone will provide Malaysian exporters smoother access to Indochinese markets by removing Thai customs barriers that previously hindered fisheries and agricultural product shipments.
Parliament will examine the economic potential of the Malaysia-Thailand Border Economic Zone and assess how regional maritime tensions threaten Malaysia's stability, whilst advancing legislative reforms on prosecutorial independence.
Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has committed to completing missing transport infrastructure to facilitate seamless movement of goods and people from Malaysia through Thailand to China and Russia, strengthening regional trade networks.
Malaysia Airports and Japan's Mitsui Fudosan have launched a RM80 million air cargo logistics complex at Subang Airport, marking a strategic move to expand the nation's aviation infrastructure and regional competitiveness.
Malaysia and Thailand have signed a comprehensive memorandum of understanding to strengthen agricultural cooperation, resolve longstanding trade disputes, and work towards a US$30 billion bilateral trade target.
Thailand's cabinet has approved a new permanent border crossing at Sadao, effective July 11, designed to enhance trade flows, logistics efficiency, and tourism between the two nations. The development reflects deepening bilateral cooperation.
Melaka is investing RM129 million in a 12-kilometre road linking Kuala Linggi International Port to Ayer Molek, cutting travel distances in half and enhancing the state's position as a Southeast Asian logistics centre.
Malaysia and Laos celebrated 60 years of diplomatic relations on July 1, reaffirming their commitment to deepen bilateral cooperation in trade, investment and connectivity across political, economic and people-to-people spheres.
Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul will visit Malaysia on July 9-10 to meet PM Anwar Ibrahim. The bilateral talks are expected to focus on cross-border security challenges and strengthening economic ties between the neighbouring nations.
Saudi Arabia's Federation of Saudi Chambers has urged strengthened economic cooperation with Muslim-majority countries including Malaysia and Indonesia, emphasizing youth entrepreneurship and regional trade.