Deputy Digital Minister Wilson Ugak Kumbong added that the region’s strengths were undeniable, with a population of 680 million, the third-largest internet user base in the world, and more than half of the population under the age of 35.
Thailand and the United Kingdom are pushing for the opening of negotiations on a bilateral free trade agreement (FTA) at all levels, along with pursuing joint efforts to explore channels to expand two-way trade and investment.
The Thai government has been advised to reduce its dependence on the US market, which is expected to shrink under US President Donald Trump's reciprocal tariff policy.
Vietnam’s remarkable economic growth has become a source of inspiration for other member states of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), said Lamijo, a Southeast Asia researcher at Indonesia’s National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN).
The Ambassador affirmed that Vietnam will work to maintain the momentum of the ACW’s activities in the coming months and foster more substantive engagement with partners.
The Commerce Ministry is pushing for a swift conclusion to an ASEAN-India agreement to boost Thai trade in agricultural goods, gems, and machinery
The Indonesian government has called for the swift conclusion of the review of the ASEAN-India Trade in Goods Agreement (AITIGA) to make it more concise, transparent, and beneficial for business actors.
In a significant move to enhance trade partnerships, Cambodia and Vietnam have pledged to bolster business ties, particularly in promoting Cambodian cassava exports to the Vietnamese market.
<p>Time: November 2025<br /> By: WTO and International Trade Group, Legal Department – VCCI</p>
