Malaysia and Thailand Trade Tensions Ease, But What's Behind the Deal?
The recent agreement between Malaysia and Thailand to resolve their fisheries trade dispute over shrimp and seabass has been hailed as a breakthrough. However, beneath the surface lies a more complex web of interests.
The two nations have pledged to boost cross border infrastructure, establish a special economic zone, and aim for $30 billion in bilateral trade by 2027 – a target that echoes previous failures.