Months after China ramped up restrictions on scrap plastic imports, countries such as Indonesia, Malaysia and Vietnam are initiating similar, if less extensive, policies as officials try to get a handle on massive increases in shipments and improper use of permits.
The Consumer Association of Penang (CAP) is urging the government to assess its position in regional trade agreements like the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CP-TPP) and the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP), which it fears could impact the price of medications and pharmaceutical products.
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Thailand is calling on Vietnam to improve its customs clearance procedures after cutting import duties on built-up vehicles to zero under the Asean Free Trade Area (AFTA) agreement at the beginning of the year, according to local reports.
Havana, Jun 4 (Prensa Latina) Cuba and Vietnam signed today several commercial collaboration agreements that will favor the areas of investment, tourism, and imports between both countries during a business forum held in this city.
Thailand and South Korea have been working closely to increase bilateral trade and investment.
A stronger than projected rebound in investment provides an upside risk to growth, and greater dynamism in regional trade could further boost Thai exports.
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) and the Department of Economic Affairs (DEA), Government of India have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to bolster fintech ties between the two jurisdictions.
<p>Time: November 2025<br /> By: WTO and International Trade Group, Legal Department – VCCI</p>
