Southeast Asian markets are becoming a key pillar for Viet Nam’s agricultural exports such as fruits and vegetables, rubber, and seafood, as rising logistics costs and global shipping risks push exporters to prioritise nearby destinations with steady demand
The General Department of Customs and Excise of Cambodia says bilateral trade between the two countries exceeds $221 million.
USSEC targets 22 million metric tonnes in regional exports within five years, but price sensitivity and South American rivalry threaten ambitions.
Asean faces mounting pressure to strengthen energy security, accelerate the clean energy transition and reform slow decision-making amid a fractured global order
Tourism demand in Asean countries remains strong amid the ongoing geopolitical tensions, according to Deputy Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Chiew Choon Man.
Commerce ministry and major producers also teaming up to offer other items at discounts
Malaysia’s government will cut subsidised allocations for its most popular fuel from April as it seeks to curb leakages and relieve fiscal pressure from a surge in oil prices owing to the Middle East conflict
Indonesia and the United States signed a trade deal on 19 February 2026 to reduce the impact of new US tariffs on Indonesian exports, offering temporary relief for sectors such as apparel, footwear and furniture
<p>Time: November 2025<br /> By: WTO and International Trade Group, Legal Department – VCCI</p>
