As well as having proven itself to be a prime destination for any Chinese Mainland company seeking to diversify its manufacturing footprint (particularly in certain capital-intensive sectors), Malaysia is also seen as having considerable potential for Hong Kong's professional services industry. Through such resources, Hong Kong is well positioned to support Malaysia's industrial upgrade, while also making use of the country as a gateway to the wider ASEAN market. In turn, Malaysian companies can leverage Hong Kong's status as an international business platform, as well as its global connectivity, in order to accelerate their own international expansion initiatives.

Indonesia publishes new legislation to set compliance requirements for several types of food contact materials (FCMs) and articles.

The General Administration of Customs announced on 7 July new requirements for the inspection, quarantine supervision and administration of fruits supplied to Hong Kong and Macao. These will take effect on 1 September.

On 2 July 2026, Implementing Decision (EU) 2026/1428 was published in the Official Journal of the European Union. The text amends the Annex to Decision 2002/994/EC concerning certain protective measures with regard to products of animal origin imported from the Chinese Mainland. The change carries immediate practical significance for Chinese Mainland exporters supplying animal-derived goods to European markets, particularly those operating in the animal feed, food supplement, and ingredient supply sectors.