The ASEAN Future Forum 2025, scheduled for February 25-26 in Hanoi, will highlight the value of sustainability and circularity in supply chains to address global challenges such as climate change and resources depletion.
Indonesia has been exploring new export destinations beyond the US and plans to accelerate trade negotiations in anticipation of new US tariffs.
Malaysia may lead the admission of Timor-Leste into ASEAN in 2025, despite challenges like undeveloped social and economic systems and concerns over the nation's growing ties with China. Timor-Leste stands to gain from greater regional integration and economic diversification if it can leverage foreign partnerships, strengthen its institutions and implement required legislation, drawing on ASEAN's successful transformation of geopolitical challenges into economic and political growth.
Vietnam rose to become Singapore’s ninth largest trading partner in January 2025, with two-way trade reaching over SGD3.39 billion, an increase of 16.83% year on year, according to the Vietnam Trade Office in Singapore.
The two-day event will bring together government officials, experts, CEOs, entrepreneurs, investors, and policymakers from ASEAN member nations, representing diverse industries and sectors.
Indonesia aims to increase red snapper exports to the US market, according to a trade attaché.
During the Indonesia Climate Policy Outlook 2025 event, hosted by the Foreign Policy Community of Indonesia (FPCI) in Jakarta on February 20, he stated that Indonesia joined the global carbon trade network by launching international carbon trade transactions at the Indonesian Stock Exchange in January.
<p>Time: November 2025<br /> By: WTO and International Trade Group, Legal Department – VCCI</p>
