Indonesia joins Vietnam in cutting better deals with Washington in the latest development of the tariff saga. While there is still room for further negotiations with the United States, the fact remains that Malaysia is staring at a relatively steeper 25% tariffs among its neighbours.
New Zealand has expressed a strong interest in forging closer cooperation with Malaysia in the halal industry and has chosen Malaysia as a key strategic partner, especially in trade across the Southeast Asian region.
Business leaders and entrepreneurs from New Zealand and Southeast Asia will gather in Vietnam for the ASEAN Young Business Leaders Initiative (YBLI) Summit, taking place from July 23-27 in Danang and Hue.
The proposed collaborative investment focuses on developing electric vehicle charging infrastructure in Cambodia.
Both countries are pursuing initiatives to enhance their economic relationship, creating a more favourable environment for trade and investment.
Rate is significantly below the 32% the US president had threatened but timeline for implementation of deal remains unclear
The bloc’s inability to mediate even among its members highlights a structural blind spot: it can convene, but not intervene, even when regional cohesion is at stake.
Malaysia removes anti-dumping tariffs on Vietnamese steel in a move that could strengthen automotive supply chains within the ASEAN bloc.
<p>Time: November 2025<br /> By: WTO and International Trade Group, Legal Department – VCCI</p>
