Malaysia, the chair of the ASEAN Economic Community (AEC) 2025, will continue to play an active role in strengthening regional economic integration and positioning ASEAN as a competitive investment destination.
The 30th Meeting focuses on key business challenges and opportunities across tax, customs, logistics, energy, trade, environmental regulations, labour and security.
Rath Saravuth, Secretary of State of the Ministry of Commerce, yesterday received a courtesy call from Darkey Ephriam Africa, Ambassador of South Africa to Cambodia, to discuss ways further to promote trade and economic relations between the two countries.
Vietnam maintains its position as Singapore’s 10th largest trading partner.
The recent build-up of cash in Singapore’s money market is strengthening demand for the nation’s bonds, driving returns to near the highest in the region.
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.
<p>Time: November 2025<br /> By: WTO and International Trade Group, Legal Department – VCCI</p>
