President Prabowo Subianto, in a meeting held on Monday, instructed his ministers to halt the importation of rice, salt, consumable sugar and corn in 2025, Coordinating Minister for Food, Zulkifli Hasan, said, according to Indonesian News Agency (Antara).
The People’s Committee of Ho Chi Minh City and the Lao Consulate General in the city on December 27 oganised a Vietnam-Laos trade and investment promotion forum which aimed to boost connections between the two countries’ businesses and investors.
The BRICS bloc, a coalition formed by Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa, is broadening its reach as it seeks to challenge the dominance of the US dollar and reshape global financial and economic systems.
Vibrant economic diplomatic activities in 2024 have contributed to creating a firm foundation for Vietnam and Singapore to upgrade their relations to a comprehensive strategic partnership level, according to Cao Xuan Thang, Trade Counsellor and head of the Vietnam Trade Office in Singapore.
Cambodian pepper exports to China are set to experience a significant surge in 2025 as numerous exporting firms are ramping up their efforts to penetrate the Chinese market.
The Philippines' free trade agreement (FTA) with South Korea is set to take effect on Dec. 31, 2024, the Embassy of Korea said on Thursday.
Thailand and Malaysia are strengthening bilateral relations with an aspiring plan to achieve a US$30 billion bilateral trade target by 2027 while prioritising greater cross-border trade promotion and facilitation in key sectors.
Vietnamese goods, especially farm produce, are expanding their presence in retail chains and supermarkets across Malaysia, including well-known ones, reflecting growing consumer preference for Vietnamese products, according to Trade Counsellor of Vietnam in Malaysia Le Phu Cuong.
<p>Time: November 2025<br /> By: WTO and International Trade Group, Legal Department – VCCI</p>
