Designed to jointly promote inclusive growth and digital economic development, the Mekong-Lancang Cooperation (MLC) continue as a positive catalyst in advancing sub-regional integration and building the ASEAN community aimed at sharing prosperity with all member countries, said Sok Chenda Sophea, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MFAIC) on the ‘8th Anniversary of MLC and MLC Week 2024’ (March 18-24).
Southeast Asian businesses need to embrace digitalization and sound risk management to build on their growing role in global trade networks
During a recent visit to my hometown and Australia’s capital, Canberra, I couldn’t help but notice the cavalcade of motorcades, Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) flags and excitement in the air, as the leaders of ASEAN descended on Australia to celebrate the 50th anniversary of ASEAN-Australia Dialogue.
An analyst has called for Malaysia to diversify its trade by entering into partnerships with more countries and reducing dependency on China, particularly given its “intrusive behaviour” in the South China Sea.
A WTO panel's ruling on the EU's palm oil import policy has intensified trade tensions with Malaysia and Indonesia, highlighting environmental and trade rule disputes.
Neighbouring Cambodia and Thailand have vowed to boost their economic growth through infrastructure, trade, investment and tourism connectivity.
European Commissioner for An Economy that Works for the People, Valdis Dombrovskis, looks on during an online news conference on European trade policy at the European Commission headquarters in Brussels, Belgium
The Ministry of Commerce (MoC) in collaboration with the European Union (EU) and the German Federal Government (GIZ) has contributed significantly towards progressive trade development, allowing the Kingdom’s economy to integrate into the region and the world.
<p>Time: November 2025<br /> By: WTO and International Trade Group, Legal Department – VCCI</p>
