GOVERNMENTS in the Asean region are being helped to establish a fairer business environment under a United Nations initiative.
Kuala Lumpur (VNA) - Vietnamese enterprises were updated on information related to the market and business community of Malaysia during an event in Kuala Lumpur on August 20.
The Australian government expects to seal free-trade agreements with Indonesia and Hong Kong by the end of this year, its trade minister said on Friday.
(Bloomberg)—The next designer handbag you buy is less likely to bear a “made in China” label. With tariffs on products such as Chinese handbags set to rise, nations like Cambodia and Vietnam are looking more attractive than ever for fashion brands.
Singapore Finance Minister Heng Swee Keat has suggested greater support for start-ups from India and Singapore and called for an innovation corridor between the two countries.
VIENTIANE (Vientiane Times/ANN) – Delegations representing the Singapore government and private sector recently met Lao fisheries authorities to discuss possible investment opportunities, especially the regulations and policies concerning fisheries.
Hanoi (VNA) – Vietnam-Thailand trade is likely to hit 20 billion USD in 2020, but the target to keep the trade value in balance may not be met with Vietnam currently running huge trade deficit with the neighbouring country.
Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad might have raised eyebrows with his criticism of Chinese mega projects in his country and created uncertainty over bilateral ties with China, but relations look set to improve as the premier seeks to deepen economic links between both countries.
<p>Time: November 2025<br /> By: WTO and International Trade Group, Legal Department – VCCI</p>
