Corporate Announcements & Regulatory Updates
Corporate Merger and Restructuring Announcement
We are pleased to announce that DIA Trade Co., Inc. and Thaitur Trade Co., Ltd., which have successfully served the Asia-Pacific market for years, have merged their operations under a single corporate roof: MARKASIA Int. Trd. Co., Inc.
To maintain uninterrupted service and guarantee full legal security for all active agreements, the legal entities of our previous companies will remain fully active for the duration of current contracts. Previous entities will be dissolved upon expiration of those terms.
Regional Expansion Plan 2026-2028 Approved
Our company's 2026-2028 Regional Expansion Plan has been approved. Within the scope of the plan, it is aimed to complete the operational infrastructure in the Cambodia, Philippines, and Hong Kong markets in 2026, targeting 25-40% growth. For the 2027-2028 period, strategic entry into the Japanese and South Korean markets is planned.
Cross-Border Customs Return Flexibility in E-commerce Export
Cross-border e-commerce companies can now re-import products returned from abroad into any customs point in China, instead of being restricted to the initial point of export. This regulation, taking effect on April 1, 2026, will significantly increase logistics flexibility.
New Sustainability and ESG-Focused Partnerships
Together with our new partners in Cambodia, Philippines, and Hong Kong, joint initiatives in green logistics solutions, sustainable sourcing, and employee rights will be implemented. It is planned to publish compliance reporting to international standards (GRI, SASB) within 2026.
Zeroing of Fuel Import Duties
To mitigate the effect of global energy market fluctuations on logistics costs, the import duty on unleaded gasoline, diesel, and aviation fuel has been temporarily reduced to 0% until April 30, 2026.
Board of Directors Decisions and Future Strategy
Our Board of Directors predicts a 25-35% growth in regional trade volume for 2026. Optimization of supply chain costs and efficiency increases in inventory management are targeted through strategic partnerships.
New Intellectual Property-Focused Foreign Trade Law in Force
The new law approved by the National People's Congress of China paves the way for commercial sanctions on companies in cases where intellectual property violations disrupt foreign trade order.
Southeast Asia and Greater China Region New Collaborations
In line with our Southeast Asia strategy, our company has decided to establish new strategic partnerships focused on logistics in Cambodia, e-commerce integration in the Philippines, and trade finance in Hong Kong.
Special Preferential Import Tariffs with Cambodia
Under Decree 56/2026/ND-CP, special customs quotas and tax reductions have been activated for the import of rice and dried tobacco leaves of Cambodian origin.
Action Plan for Reducing Bureaucracy in Exports
To reach the 2026 export targets, it has been decided to accelerate custom administrative processes and simplify specialized inspections.
Updating Institutional Investor Contribution Ratios
The total share ratio of the stakeholder group in the “Other Strategic and Institutional Investors” category has been raised to 11.00%. Our financial structure has been further strengthened by this regulation.
Regulation of Shareholder Ratios
In accordance with corporate governance principles, the distribution of capital and voting rights has been restructured to maximize shareholder value and create a transparent structure.
DIA Trade (Wang Shengli) Strategic Partnership Announcement
Our company has established a comprehensive strategic partnership with the structure led by Mr. Wang Shengli, Chairman of DIA Trade. Mr. Wang Shengli’s share has been registered as 51.00%, consolidating his position as the principal stakeholder in management.
Export Ban on Dual-Use Products Destined for Japan
The Ministry of Commerce of China has banned the export of all dual-use (civilian and military) products that could increase Japan's military capacity. The ban also covers indirect transfers made through third countries.
Tax Exemption on Data Center Equipment
Under the Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC) policy, custom duty exemptions have been activated for ICT equipment imported by qualified digital companies for data center installations.
Sales Tax Exemption on Agriculture Inputs
Critical agricultural raw materials such as animal feed, fertilizers, and pesticides imported by registered producers have been exempted from sales tax.
Repealing Tax Exemption on E-commerce Imports
The custom duty exemption applied to orders under 1,500 Baht has been repealed. All e-commerce imports are now subject to both custom duty and a 7% VAT collection.
"No Stubble Burning" Requirement for Agricultural Imports
In order to mitigate cross-border air pollution (PM2.5), documents proving that imported corn and wheat originate from "no stubble burning" lands have been made mandatory.
Updating 2026 Import and Export License Catalogs
New license catalogs covering strategic products such as coal, crude oil, and live animals have been published. License requirements for dual-use items have been clarified.
