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Economic diplomacy helps strengthen Vietnam-Singapore relations: official

30 tháng 12. 2024

Vibrant economic diplomatic activities in 2024 have contributed to creating a firm foundation for Vietnam and Singapore to upgrade their relations to a comprehensive strategic partnership level, according to Cao Xuan Thang, Trade Counsellor and head of the Vietnam Trade Office in Singapore.

Cambodia: Pepper exports to China expected to surge in 2025

30 tháng 12. 2024

Cambodian pepper exports to China are set to experience a significant surge in 2025 as numerous exporting firms are ramping up their efforts to penetrate the Chinese market.

Philippines-Korea free trade deal to take effect at year's end

30 tháng 12. 2024

The Philippines' free trade agreement (FTA) with South Korea is set to take effect on Dec. 31, 2024, the Embassy of Korea said on Thursday.

Thailand, Malaysia aim for US$30 billion trade and stronger ties by 2027

30 tháng 12. 2024

Thailand and Malaysia are strengthening bilateral relations with an aspiring plan to achieve a US$30 billion bilateral trade target by 2027 while prioritising greater cross-border trade promotion and facilitation in key sectors.

Vietnamese farm produce favoured by Malaysians: Trade counsellor

30 tháng 12. 2024

Vietnamese goods, especially farm produce, are expanding their presence in retail chains and supermarkets across Malaysia, including well-known ones, reflecting growing consumer preference for Vietnamese products, according to Trade Counsellor of Vietnam in Malaysia Le Phu Cuong.

Trump is set to hike tariffs. Should Southeast Asia be worried?

27 tháng 12. 2024

Donald Trump will enter the White House for the second time on Jan. 20. Governments the world over are bracing for a new round on tariffs, a term the incoming president has called “the most beautiful word in the dictionary.”

Vietnam, Cambodia enhance e-commerce, digital economy cooperation

27 tháng 12. 2024

A Vietnam-Cambodia trade and investment forum took place in Phnom Penh on December 25, aiming to strengthen cross-border e-commerce and digital economy cooperation between the two countries' businesses.

RoK pins high hope on FTA with Philippines

27 tháng 12. 2024

The Republic of Korea (RoK)'s Minister of of Trade, Industry and Energy Cheong In-kyo on December 26 said that the RoK-Philippines free trade agreement (FTA), set to take effect next week, will help the country further bolster its trade portfolio and contribute to maintaining a stable supply chain.