Negotiations on the long-stalled Malaysia-European Union Free Trade Agreement are being revived as both sides finalise preparations, with trade and geopolitical stability key priorities.
Singaporean Ambassador to Cambodia Teo Lay Cheng yesterday affirmed her commitment to strengthening trade and investment cooperation with Cambodia.
The TCC insisted the Prime Minister must chair this task force, comprising both public and private sector representatives, to formulate a proactive strategy against a possible resurgence of protectionist policies under the Trump 2.0 administration.
As part of a broader push to strengthen economic integration within Southeast Asia, the ASEAN Business Advisory Council (ASEAN-BAC) has unveiled a series of ambitious initiatives aimed at fostering private sector growth, regional collaboration, and sustainable development.
The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) must develop a parallel strategy by engaging major economies beyond the region, particularly Australia, to enhance production, productivity, and domestic consumption, Malaysia Global Business Forum (MGBF) founding chairman Nordin Abdullah said.
Vietnam and Indonesia have shown strong determination in enhancing their bilateral economic relations. Bilateral trade has witnessed robust growth, surpassing 16 billion USD in 2024, a sharp rise from 8.07 billion USD in 2020
Intensifying trade frictions and competition for strategic investments among major economies will weigh on the pace of Singapore’s economic growth in 2025, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Trade and Industry Gan Kim Yong said.
Thai exports would be under pressure amidst an intensifying global trade war due to the country’s six weaknesses, the Thai National Shippers' Council (TNSC) said on Sunday.
<p>Time: November 2025<br /> By: WTO and International Trade Group, Legal Department – VCCI</p>
