The economic lag in Cambodia is linked to two factors: One, slowdown in Chinese, European, US and UK markets caused by rising inflation, interest rates and increased cost of living; two, post-Covid-19 pandemic, international conflicts and political instability. Yet, there appears to be a ray of hope at the end of the gloomy tunnel as Prime Minister Hun Manet, fully realizing that over-dependence on China will only delay Cambodia’s progress, has undertaken executing plan B like looking for greener pastures – Japan, Thailand, France and Australia – demonstrating a proactive government policy in terms of the attraction of diversified investment and industry
China always opens its door to products from Thailand and the two partners' bilateral trade will bring mutual benefits to both the development of the two nations and the lives of the people, said the Chinese ambassador to Thailand.
As a country at the end of the global supply chain, New Zealand depends on the stability of Southeast Asia.
Vietnamese Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Hong Dien held talks with Singaporean Second Minister for Trade and Industry Tan See Leng in Hanoi on March 20, during which they discussed ways to strengthen economic and trade ties between the two nations.
Indonesia and Sri Lanka on Thursday launched the negotiations for a preferential trade agreement (PTA) after waiting since 2017.
Over recent years, Việt Nam has emerged as an important trade partner of not only Argentina but also the entire Mercosur.
Sun Chanthol, Deputy Prime Minister and Vice President of Cambodia Development Council holds meeting with representatives of the Association of Enterprise to Protect the Environment in Cambodia.
Thailand and the UK on March 20 signed a strategic partnership roadmap agreement, an upgrade to their current bilateral ties.
<p>Time: November 2025<br /> By: WTO and International Trade Group, Legal Department – VCCI</p>
