The regional grouping must not only set up a strategic reserve system for essentials such as food, fuel, and feedstock but also include China, Japan, and South Korea to form the world’s largest integrated market
The Pinglu Canal, a megaproject designed in South China's Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region to handle vessels of the 5,000-metric-tone class, entered the water-testing phase on Wednesday (June 3), bringing it a step closer to its official opening in September
The article noted that the top Vietnamese leader’s engagements in the three countries underscored the growing role of high-level diplomacy in shaping strategic directions for bilateral relations, and laid foundations for long-term cooperation between Viet Nam and its regional partners
Malaysian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Energy Transition and Water Transformation Seri Fadillah Yusof noted that for both Malaysia and ASEAN, the transition is not only an environmental imperative but also an economic necessity and a strategic priority
Chile is looking to deepen cooperation with Malaysia in food security, innovation and sustainable development, following the Chile-Asean Business Summit 2026 held recently in Bangkok, Thailand
Viet Nam is now on the threshold of becoming a leading manufacturing hub for both global and ASEAN markets, with the potential to position itself as one of Asia’s foremost high-value manufacturing centres
If Brent crude oil prices average 125 USD per barrel in 2026, compared with a baseline forecast of 95 USD, and supply chain disruptions intensify, ASEAN+3 economic growth could slow sharply to 2.5% while inflation could rise to 3.5%
While strong production in electronics has helped keep headline economic indicators looking relatively resilient, economists and industry leaders warn that deeper stress is spreading through small and medium-sized enterprises across the region
<p>Time: November 2025<br /> By: WTO and International Trade Group, Legal Department – VCCI</p>
