According to figures released by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, India’s exports to ASEAN member countries stood at USD 25,627.89 million in the year 2010-11, while imports from these nations amounted to USD 30,607.96 million.
Former Cambodian leader Hun Sen’s recent call for stronger Sino-Asean trade brings to light an often-overlooked but key aspect in the bilateral relationship: two-way agricultural trade.
Indonesian Foreign Affairs Minister Retno Marsudi stated that the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership can boost economic cooperation between Indonesia and one of its biggest trade partners, China, as well as foreign investors.
The Thai government is contemplating enforcing a seven percent value-added tax on Chinese products priced below 1,500 baht (US$40) that are funneled through Thailand‘s free trade zones to safeguard local businesses
THE “decoupling” of the US and Chinese economies could affect Philippine trade as manufacturers rely on demand from both countries, with China also being a key source of imports, according to Moody’s Analytics.
Buoyed up by the recent spike in the two-way trade, the Royal Government of Cambodia (RGC) and the Australian Government recently reaffirmed their commitment to strengthen cooperation in key areas including investment, tourism, and agriculture while tackling the development of the Mekong-Australia Partnership (MAP).
Vietnam needs to complement water diplomacy with energy diplomacy to curb the unsustainable exploitation of the Mekong for hydropower. Hanoi should promote the development and cross-country trade of non-hydro renewables, especially wind and solar power.
Singapore Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan and Foreign Affairs Secretary Enrique Manalo discuss the two nations' bilateral relations during a meeting at the Sofitel Manila on Tuesday (April 16, 2024). In a joint press conference, Balakrishnan said the Philippines and Singapore are planning to form a working group that will discuss possible cooperation on carbon credit market.
<p>Time: November 2025<br /> By: WTO and International Trade Group, Legal Department – VCCI</p>
