The 22rd Meeting of the ASEAN Ministers on Agriculture and Forestry Plus Three (China, Japan and the Republic of Korea) was held virtually on October 26, during which participants hailed the continuous support and commitments of the three partners in the areas of food, agriculture and forestry.
Malaysia’s ratification of the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for the Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) has opened a great chance for Vietnam and Malaysia to further promote their trade cooperation, especially in export.
Thailand’s Minister of Commerce Jurin Laksanawisit has expressed confidence that the country’s exports could expand by up to 8% this year after robust growth in the first nine months.
Singapore is expected to increase its goods and sales tax (GST) as planned from January 1, 2023.
Flooding causes lost crops and the threat of local hunger even as grain export prospects are high.
The Kingdom of Cambodia continues on its high growth path in the post-Covid pandemic scenario and is set to report robust growth this year.
The fruits market in the Kingdom is expanding and consumption is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 2.1 percent over the next 5 years.
Vietnam and Singapore have expanded their bilateral ties in new fields which will help businesses benefit from new mechanisms.