As the world leaves the worst of inflation behind, Singaporean Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong (李顯龍) warned of more pain in the new year from slowing economic growth.
According to the Ministry of Science and Technology (MST), together with Singapore and Indonesia, Vietnam has affirmed its position as part of the ‘golden startup triangle’ in Southeast Asia.
2022 witnessed the first year that the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) officially came into force.
In this article, we explain what the bauxite export ban is, why Indonesia introduces the bauxite export ban, and what the potential impacts are.
Palm and rubber farmers in the Thai province of Krabi have been urged to grow coffee instead, as demand for the beverage is rising faster in Asia than in other parts of the world.
The Thai Cabinet has approved a set of new tax measures that include special corporate tax exemption for eligible firms, individual income tax deductions, and those to promote climate actions.
The economic component of Cambodia’s ASEAN chairmanship in 2022 was less visible against the background of US–China tensions and the Ukraine and Myanmar crises. But promoting prosperity, deepening economic integration and bridging the region’s development gaps remain key ASEAN goals.
Indonesia plans to restrict online retailers, especially e-commerce, from entering the country, according to Indonesian Minister Cooperatives and SMEs Teten Masduki.
<p>Time: November 2025<br /> By: WTO and International Trade Group, Legal Department – VCCI</p>
