The year 2025 marks the 30th anniversary of Vietnam’s accession to the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) (1995-2025) and a decade since the formation of the ASEAN Community (2015-2025). Vietnam has made significant contribution to ASEAN and the ASEAN Community, particularly in the fields of economic development, culture, and sustainable development.
A call has been made for ASEAN member states to develop the region into a vast semiconductor hub, leveraging their strengths in manufacturing chips.
Cambodia’s exports to the United States soared to over $1.6 billion between January and February 2025, marking a 25 percent increase from the same period last year, according to a report from the General Department of Customs and Excise of Cambodia released earlier this week.
Donald Trump’s tariff escalation primarily targets countries with strong trade ties to the U.S., such as China, Mexico, and Canada. However, its indirect effects on the Philippines will be significant across several channels.
A Thai business group on Thursday urged Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra to negotiate with the United States and consider lowering import taxes on U.S. goods, as the government met with the private sector to discuss U.S. trade policy.
The bilateral ties upgraded during Party General Secretary To Lam’s official visit to Singapore from March 11-13.
Vietnam and Indonesia have officially upgraded their relationship to a comprehensive strategic partnership, marking a significant milestone that opens new opportunities for expanded bilateral cooperation and making Vietnam the first ASEAN member to establish such a partnership with Indonesia.
Building on the positive results achieved in 2024, the Philippine market continues to be a promising destination for Vietnamese exports in 2025, contributing to the sustainable development of bilateral trade relations.
<p>Time: November 2025<br /> By: WTO and International Trade Group, Legal Department – VCCI</p>
