Hanoi tells trade ministry told to boost rice exports to counter oversupply
Vietnam and ASEAN member states are jointly deploying measures to boost the region’s economy, with a focus laid on completing the upgrade of a regional agreement to expand trade and investment.
US President Donald Trump's plan to impose 25% tariffs on semiconductors may push chipmakers to establish US facilities to avoid levies, potentially reducing Southeast Asia's key role in the supply chain, but it won't halt the industry's global expansion, experts say.
Prime Minister Hun Manet said that Cambodia’s economic and business landscapes gave prominence to partnerships and Asean is a beacon of stability and power.
Vietnamese businesses need to thoroughly study the Food Safety and Security Act 2025 (FSSA), which was passed by the Singapore Parliament on January 8, to ensure compliance with relevant regulations in their import and export activities to the Singaporean market.
Efforts are focused on ensuring compliance with international safety standards through stricter oversight, chemical residue testing, and pest inspections.
Several ASEAN countries are also among the top foreign investors in Việt Nam. Specifically, Singapore takes the lead with 3,946 projects worth $84.3 billion, followed by Thailand with 755 projects worth $14.3 billion, and Malaysia with 767 projects totaling $12.9 billion.
Vietnam has been immensely benefitting from Cambodia’s limited agriculture industrial capabilities, a joint research findings reveal.
<p>Time: November 2025<br /> By: WTO and International Trade Group, Legal Department – VCCI</p>
