The Vietnam Trade Office in Singapore attributed the growth largely to Singapore’s role as a regional transshipment and distribution hub for electronic components and equipment within regional supply chains.
This high-tech initiative marks an important step towards simplifying administrative procedures and immigration formalities, while promoting digital cooperation within ASEAN.
Inflows are slipping as regional rivals draw tech projects, putting pressure on Manila
For Vietnam, execution means turning export strength into greater domestic value added before tariff barriers or price volatility undermine growth, said Shan Saeed, global chief economist at Malaysian proptech group IQI Juwai.
Brunei is hosting Asean regional meetings on micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in the capital from Oct. 19 through Oct. 23, bringing together officials to discuss initiatives to support digitalisation, sustainable practices and access to new markets.
Demographic analysis and market data are important factors in identifying a region's economic potential, particularly in regional markets such as ASEAN.
WITH the Philippines hosting the Association of Southeast Asian (Asean) Summit, the Federation of Filipino Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry Inc. (FFCCCII) convened prominent ethnic Chinese business leaders and entrepreneurs from across Southeast Asia for the 2nd Asean-Chinese Business Leaders Summit and Asean-Chinese Business Forum 2026.
ASEAN’S energy transition could deliver significant economic benefits, potentially adding US$3 trillion to US$5.3 trillion to regional gross domestic product by 2050, attracting US$3.7 trillion to US$6.7 trillion in green investments, and creating 49 million to 66 million new jobs.
<p>Time: November 2025<br /> By: WTO and International Trade Group, Legal Department – VCCI</p>
