Faced with the structural reality of China, Southeast Asia is trying to turn it into an advantage without losing control of its choices
Viet Nam has emerged as an increasingly important driver of regional economic integration over the past three decades, with two-way trade with ASEAN soaring to approximately 91 billion USD in 2025 from only 3.26 billion USD in 1995
Thailand’s exporters are heading into a more uncertain second half of 2026, with growth expected to slow as global trade risks pile up across energy, logistics and major export markets
PM Anwar said Malaysia's ability to maintain cordial relations with diverse partners has helped attract investments and create new opportunities for economic expansion
ASEAN identified 18 interconnectors needed by 2040
Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has voiced strong support for deeper economic integration between the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and its Eurasian partners
According to the Viet Nam Trade Office in Singapore, Viet Nam remained Singapore’s 10th largest trading partner in the first five months of 2026, with bilateral trade reaching 23.3 billion SGD (18.02 billion USD), up 43.4% year-on-year
SMEs need to treat migration as a staged process rather than a one-time upgrade
<p>Time: November 2025<br /> By: WTO and International Trade Group, Legal Department – VCCI</p>
