Potential for cooperation between Vietnam and Malaysia, particularly in the food industry, has been introduced to Malaysian partners and attendees within the framework of the ongoing Selangor International Business Summit (SBIS) 2024 in Kuala Lumpur.
The 19th Meeting of the Working Group on the ASEAN Forum on Taxation (WG-AFT 19) and the 16th Meeting of the ASEAN Sub-Forum on Excise Taxation are taking place in Luang Prabang province of Laos from October 14-16.
Several ASEAN countries have shown interest in joining the BRICS grouping after Malaysia expressed its intention to be part of the economic bloc, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim
As a free trade agreement, the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership covers not only the largest free trade area in the world but also is ASEAN-centered, development-oriented and inclusive. Since coming into force almost 22 months ago, it has played a significant role in promoting regional economic cooperation, and enhancing the region's economic resilience and boosting its risk-resisting capacity. The next few years will be critical for the RCEP to perform to its full potential.
Malaysian palm oil futures reversed early gains to close lower on Monday, as the contract tracked weaker crude oil prices, but a combination of speculative buying and short covering limited the losses.
The Philippines has signed the protocol to amend the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Comprehensive Investment Agreement (ACIA), which is expected to enable the country to attract more investments, particularly in manufacturing
Singapore's economy increased more than predicted in the third quarter, as a rush for everything related to artificial intelligence (AI) drove up demand for computer processors. According to the sources
The Tourism Council of Thailand (TCT) is urging the government to boost domestic spending by raising the starting salary of new public servants to 25,000 THB (about 750 USD) per month and offering 1,000 THB in digital currency to foreign tourists who visit certain parts of the country.
<p>Time: November 2025<br /> By: WTO and International Trade Group, Legal Department – VCCI</p>
