Malaysia’s trade surplus is expected to remain encouraging in the near term, driven by full economic openings across Asean and advanced economies, as well as a steady global economic outlook.
The Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP), which entered into force on January 1, 2022, is expected to boost Vietnam’s export and improve its access to large consumer markets, according to Standard Chartered Bank.
On May 12 and 13, 2022, U.S. President Joe Biden hosted the first-ever U.S.-Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) special summit at the White House, where ASEAN leaders and President Biden convened to discuss a range of issues.
At Railay Beach, an Instagrammers’ favourite known for its wide, warm sands bookended by limestone cliffs, 23-year-old Londoner Becca sips coffee and savours the return of Thai backpacking following a recent easing of entry requirements.
Steel production at Việt-Đức Steel JSC's factory in Vĩnh Phúc Province. Việt Nam mainly ships iron and steel to Laos.
The leaders of the United States and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations on Friday declared that they will elevate their relationship to a "comprehensive strategic partnership" later this year amid China's growing clout in the region.
Ten ASEAN countries and three partners of Japan, China and the Republic of Korea have agreed to strengthen financial cooperation in the region to cope with negative impacts from the Russia-Ukraine conflict and COVID-19 pandemic.
Since the establishment of their bilateral diplomatic ties in 1962, Vietnam and Laos have promoted cooperation across spheres, with their trade exchange posting substantial growth, benefiting both countries.
<p>Time: November 2025<br /> By: WTO and International Trade Group, Legal Department – VCCI</p>
