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.
The Philippines could benefit from US President Donald Trump's move to raise tariffs on imports, an economist from Standard Chartered said.
During the 4th round of negotiations, the two sides plan to focus 17 sectors that cover goods and services, digital technology, government procurement, and economic cooperation.
Free trade agreement with world’s second-largest economy expected by year-end, boosting Thai GDP by up to 1.63%
Vietnam will build and develop itself into a major economic, trade, and investment hub in Southeast Asia by 2030, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh announced on Sunday.
<p>Time: November 2025<br /> By: WTO and International Trade Group, Legal Department – VCCI</p>
