Vietnam e-commerce market grows fastest in Southeast Asia
Vietnam surpassed the Philippines to become the third largest e-commerce market in the region.
Vietnam’s 2024 growth forecast upward to 6.3%, the highest in ASEAN: AMRO report
In its flagship report, AMRO revised the growth of most ASEAN countries downward for 2024, with the Philippines projected to have the second-highest growth rate at 6.1 percent,…
Asean Express completes first Malaysia-China rail cargo trip
The cargo train connects Malaysia, Thailand, Laos, and China, and has returned to Malaysia after a 14-day trip to Chongqing, China.
ASEAN customs chiefs unite to intensify regional illicit trade crackdown
Noting that illicit traders now use online platforms to distribute counterfeits and illegal products, ASEAN countries also committed to work on developing guidelines for better…
Thai PM Srettha to meet PM Anwar in deep South on Aug 3
Though PM Srettha did not say exactly what is on the meeting’s agenda, he said it is expected that both sides will discuss the option of negotiating peace with the insurgency…
ASEAN silence on Pyongyang summit: The Jakarta Post
The ASEAN way of refraining from commenting on the recent Putin-Kim summit has avoided unnecessary misunderstanding and potential escalation of tensions, especially in view of the…
Asean consensus, neutrality crucial in light of China ties, says Malaysian PM Anwar
Malaysia will assume the Asean chairmanship in 2025.
Southeast Asian countries see strong FDI flows
Southeast Asia is well-placed to benefit significantly from the China+1 phenomenon as both foreign and Chinese companies diversify their supply chains and operations.
No substitute for Asean even as Southeast Asian countries express interest in joining Brics: FM
There is no substitute for Asean as an organising unit, a production, investment or competitive zone, said FM Vivian noting the region has 680 million people, with a combined…
ASEAN, China mull plans to strengthen media ties
The government is actively developing and transforming digital infrastructure in the media and information sector by cooperating with strategic partner countries in the region to…