Washington must avoid imposing its technology standards or demanding that ASEAN countries exclusively align with the US.
BOT chief warns Trump-era tariffs are distorting Thailand’s economy—exports hit, Chinese imports surge. Easing to continue, but structural reform is key.
Đường Thu Hương, Chair of the Việt Nam Thai Chamber of Commerce in Bangkok, talks to Việt Nam News reporter Nguyễn Hằng about the economic cooperation between Việt Nam and Thailand, including the logistics sector, as well as steps to raise the bilateral trade turnover to US$25 billion in the future.
Cambodia and Henan province of China have pledged to deepen bilateral trade ties and expand cooperation in agriculture and agro-processing.
The country has recorded its lowest trade surplus since it began a rally five years ago as industries restock goods in anticipation of rising risks from United States import duties.
Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet announced that on 4 June 2025, Sun Chanthol, First Vice Chairman of the Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC), will lead a working group to attend the second round of negotiations on tariffs between Cambodia and the United States (US), taking place in the US.
The move by China and member states of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations to upgrade a 15-year-old free trade agreement showcases their commitment to multilateralism, and has dealt a significant blow to rising protectionism, experts said.
Between a new trade deal with China and a potential audience with Trump, Asean has a chance to be the architect of a new regional order.
<p>Time: 2024 By: Ministry of Industry and Trade</p>
