The two-year pandemic changed Vietnamese shopping habits and boosted e-commerce.
Vietnam and Singapore hold substantial potential for cooperation in digital economy, science-technology and green economy, Dr. Pham Duc Minh from the Agency for Science, Technology and Research under the Singaporean Government has said.
Singapore is seeking to reinforce its role as a business centre and a digital hub globally and in the region, said Minister-in-charge of Trade Relations S Iswaran on Tuesday (Feb 1).
The government is considering the establishment of more bilateral free trade agreements to access broader markets for Cambodia-made products.
The merchandise trade volume between Cambodia and Malaysia totalled $620.373 million in 2022, rising by 23.33 per cent over a year earlier, with Cambodian exports accounting for a 18.03 per cent share.
The Philippines and Japan are expected to sign seven key bilateral documents or agreements and reaffirm their strong relations during President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s five-day working visit to Tokyo from Feb. 8 to 12.
Vietnam will work with other ASEAN member states to discuss, agree on processes, procedures and necessary measures to support Timor Leste to become an official member of the group soon.
The United States may pursue a free trade agreement (FTA) with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) as it seeks to boost economic activities with the major economic bloc, which bodes well for the Philippines.
<p>Time: November 2025<br /> By: WTO and International Trade Group, Legal Department – VCCI</p>
