Negotiating as a bloc will give the region greater bargaining power, especially since the new Trump administration plans to slap high tariffs on exports
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son expressed Vietnam’s desires to foster the strategic partnerships with Singapore and Malaysia, during his separate meetings with the Foreign Ministers of Malaysia and Singapore on the sidelines of the ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Retreat
Senate President Hun Sen Friday said that Cambodia and Malaysia must strive to push their trade volume to $2 billion amid enhancing economic exchanges, trade, investment, and tourism between the two countries.
Indonesian Minister of Trade Budi Santoso has affirmed his country's readiness to address potential impacts of a trade war between the US and China when Donald Trump assumes the presidency.
Malaysia can expect an increase in investment and trade with the United Kingdom (UK), as both countries will have a free trade agreement for the first time through the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP).
EFTA comprises four member countries – Switzerland, Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein
Vietnam has cemented its position as an attractive destination for foreign businesses looking to expand their operations in Southeast Asia, driven by robust growth and expanding infrastructure.
Indonesia’s non-oil and gas exports to the five major BRICS nations reached 84.37 billion USD in 2024, accounting for nearly 34% of the country’s total non-oil and gas export value, according to the country’s Central Statistics Agency (BPS).