South Korea plans to hold the first round of negotiations on the bilateral free trade agreement (FTA) with Malaysia this week as part of efforts to strengthen economic ties with the Southeast Asian country and boost trade, Yonhap news agency reported, quoting the Trade Ministry today
The outlook for major Asian economies has once again been revised downward, due to the negative influence of the U.S.-China trade war, which has caused exports to fall across the region
The Commerce Ministry plans to speed up the trade facilitation framework for Southeast Asia with Asean officials this week, focusing on a reduction in non-tariff measures in the region.
Orders pour in amid China-US dispute, but concerns persist
The Pacific-wide free trade agreement has already come into force in 7 out of the 11 member countries
Association of South-East Asian Nations (ASEAN) delegation led by Secretary-General Lim Jock Hoi will visit India next week for finalizing talks on Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP).
The Thai government is pursuing an ambitious plan to build a rail network linking Thailand to other countries in the region, like Singapore and China.
Thai exports may lose market share in the European Union (EU) to neighboring ASEAN countries in the near future, if the EU can conclude bilateral trade deals with them.
<p>Time: November 2025<br /> By: WTO and International Trade Group, Legal Department – VCCI</p>
