Philippines seeks to update trade deal with Japan
The Philippines is looking to revive discussions to update the Japan-Philippines Economic Partnership Agreement. It aims to liberalise and facilitate trade in goods and services…
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Indonesia to ink tariff agreement with US this month
Jakarta and Washington are looking to sign a bilateral trade agreement by the end of October by ironing out details left open in a handshake deal announced in July. However, the…
Vietnam, Mongolia seek to boost multifaceted cooperation
The Mongolian Parliament is striving to improve the legal system, enhance transparency, and create a favourable investment environment for investors, including those from Vietnam,…
Cambodia suggests increased direct Malaysian flights
The tourism ministry reported that during the first seven months of the year, Cambodia welcomed 3.71 million international tourists, a 0.8% decrease compared to the same period in…
Saudi minister urges stronger trade and investment with Vietnam
Saudi Arabia's Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources Bandar Bin Ibrahim Al Khorayef discussed with Vietnam News and Law reporters opportunities to increase cooperation and…
Indonesia pushing for trade links with Cambodia’s northeast
Indonesian ambassador to Cambodia Santo Darmosumarto noted that Indonesian-made goods, particularly dairy and food products, are gaining popularity among Cambodian consumers, even…
Indonesia, EU to ‘soften’ nontariff barriers thanks to CEPA, says Trade Minister
Indonesia and the EU had been negotiating the CEPA since 2016, and a deal was finally concluded and signed on Sept. 23. Trade Minister Budi Santoso said he hoped the agreement…
Taiwan will not agree to 50-50 chip production deal with US, negotiator says
Taiwan, home to the world’s biggest contract chipmaker Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co (TSMC), runs a large trade surplus with the US. The island’s exports to the US are…
US President Trump revives threat of 100% tariff on foreign-made films. Koreans are unfazed – for now
Without providing evidence, Mr Trump claimed that foreign countries were "stealing" American film production through tax incentives. He cited California as being "particularly…
EU, Vietnam to set up joint task force to remove trade barriers
The EU described the EVFTA as a model of successful cooperation, applauding Vietnam’s administrative reforms and business cost reductions. It also urged Vietnam to further open…