Fluctuations in supply chains and consumer demand in some ASEAN markets, which are home to many Muslims, have created unprecedented opportunities for Vietnamese exporters, industry insiders have said.
Indonesia and the United States are encouraging the promotion of economic, trade and investment cooperation between the two countries through the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework (IPEF).
A Vietnamese delegation led by Ambassador - Permanent Representative of Vietnam to ASEAN Nguyen Hai Bang attended the 68th Initiative for ASEAN Integration (IAI) Task Force meeting and the 12th consultation between the IAI Task Force and ASEAN partners in Jakarta from September 22-23.
The economic cooperation between China and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) has provided a lot of benefits to all, contributing to common development and prosperity in the region, Cambodian officials and experts said.
Indonesia has explored efforts to strengthen cooperation with Russia in fishery product trade in an effort to increase its seafood export to Russia.
Canada has expressed preference for a free trade agreement with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) instead of one with the Philippines, dampening the hopes of some groups that a bilateral trade deal between the two countries will be forged.
While Malaysia's participation in the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) agreement is expected to boost economic performance through its facilitation of trade deals with member countries of the world's largest trading bloc, questions have been raised over the possible effect on local industries as they scramble to achieve new levels of exports.
Permanent Secretary (Economy, Trade and Industry) at the Ministry of Finance and Economy Dr Hajah May Fa’ezah binti Haji Ahmad Ariffin attended the 54th ASEAN Economic Ministers’ Meeting (54th AEM) and Related Meetings held from September 13 to 18 in Siem Reap, Cambodia.