Việt Nam and Singapore will celebrate 50 years of diplomatic relations this year, while Singaporean FDI remains sky-high. We interview the CEO of the Singapore Business Federation to learn what makes the country so attractive to Singaporean businesses.
Micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) play a significant role in transforming ASEAN towards a circular economy and prepare the region for a sustainable future.
Since Vietnam and Indonesia set up their strategic partnership on June 27, 2013, the bilateral relations have been growing in a strong, comprehensive, and steady manner, stated the Vietnamese Ambassador to Indonesia Ta Van Thong.
Cambodia is committed to reducing greenhouse gas emissions and transitioning to a carbon-neutral economy, emphasising its National Research Agenda 2025 to identify “Carbon Neutrality” as a crucial research mission.
Bond yields in emerging East Asia declined from March to May amid easing inflationary pressure in the region and slower monetary tightening in the United States, according to the latest issue of the Asian Development Bank’s (ADB) Asia Bond Monitor.Emerging East Asia bond yields fall on easing inflation, moderating monetary tightening
In a significant milestone for the Philippines, the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) officially took effect on June 2, 2023. This historic trade agreement opens a gateway of opportunities for businesses and investors within the country, paving the way for economic growth and prosperity.
Nearly half a million tonnes of durian have been exported to China in the first five months of the year, as the popularity of Thai durian continues to soar among Chinese consumers, helped by the shorter transport route that takes just four days.
ASEAN or the Association of Southeast Asian Nations is a regional intergovernmental organization that promotes economic, political, and security cooperation among its member countries. The organization consists of ten member countries, including Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam. The digital economy, on the other hand, refers to the economic activity resulting from billions of everyday online connections between people, businesses, devices, data, and processes. The digital economy covers various activities, including e-commerce, digital payments, and online services. The importance of the digital economy for ASEAN cannot be overstated, because it has the potential to significantly increase the region’s ability to compete in the global market.
<p>Time: November 2025<br /> By: WTO and International Trade Group, Legal Department – VCCI</p>
