Indonesia's crude and refined palm oil exports surged 62.2 per cent in February from a month ago to reach a four-month high, the statistics bureau said on Monday, as Jakarta's move to lower export taxes attracted buyers away from Malaysia.
The Philippines is ready to initiate the actual negotiations for a preferential trade agreement (PTA) with India, according to Foreign Affairs Secretary Enrique Manalo.
Việt Nam and Singapore have significant potential to expand their trade relationship, with numerous untapped opportunities, experts said at a seminar in HCM City on Thursday.
Thailand's exports to the EU totaled 24.2 billion USD, including computers, jewelry, air conditioners, rubber products, and automobiles, while imports from the EU amounted to 19.3 billion USD, mainly comprising machinery, pharmaceuticals, aircraft, chemicals, and electrical equipment.
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim reaffirmed Malaysia’s commitment to sustainable, inclusive, and equitable growth, as well as its ambition to strengthen its position as a key hub for trade, investment, and technological innovation.
Malaysia’s trade performance in 2024 continued to deliver outstanding performance, recording another milestone with trade reaching new heights. Trade, exports and imports rebounded in 2024 with trade amounting to RM2.879 trillion, an increase of 9.2 percent year-on-year, surpassing the RM2 trillion mark for four consecutive years.
The UK is set to begin trade talks with the Philippines after the Asian nation agreed to lift an import ban on British beef and poultry products.
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.
<p>Time: November 2025<br /> By: WTO and International Trade Group, Legal Department – VCCI</p>
