Laos, Vietnam review bilateral cooperation, discuss plans for 2025
The two-day meeting of the Laos-Vietnam Intergovernmental Committee from January 9 is aimed at further enhancing the friendly relations, special solidarity and comprehensive…
Trade
China says EU imposed unfair trade barriers on Chinese firms
Beijing has consistently denied its industrial policies are unfair and has threatened to take action against the EU to protect Chinese companies’ legal rights and interests.
Soju in Russia: A new rivalry between two Koreas?
Doubts however persist over whether North Korean soju can compete effectively with the more diverse and lower-alcohol offerings of South Korean soju producers.
Vietnam reaffirms support for Lao worker development
The Ambassador pledged to provide more support for worker training through enhanced cooperation between the Lao and Vietnamese governments, which would also advance the special…
PM Chinh calls on Japan to increase new-generation ODA for Vietnam
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has called on Japan to promote financial support and new-generation official development assistance for Vietnam to implement strategic…
BRICS membership won’t affect Indonesia’s ties with US: Envoy
Special Envoy for International Trade and Multilateral Cooperation Mari Pangestu has said that despite Indonesia'a accession to BRICS, the country would not be tied down by the…
Strong ties, cooperation as Singapore and Malaysia mark 60 years of diplomatic links
At the 11th Malaysia-Singapore Leaders’ Retreat in Putrajaya on Jan 7., both sides exchanged an agreement on the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ). They also…
Vietnam maintains position as South Korea’s third largest trading partner
Two-way trade between the two countries rose 9.2 per cent to $86.7 billion last year, positioning Vietnam behind China ($272.9 billion) and the US ($199.9 billion).
Taiwan’s TSMC to launch full-scale production in Japan, US, Germany as part of ‘silicon shield’ vs China
Taiwan has adopted a “silicon shield” strategy to reduce the risk of Chinese aggression by concentrating production on the island, but it will also increase ties with other…
Thailand and Pakistan to revive joint trade committee
The renewed JTC will focus on exploring ways to enhance economic cooperation between the two countries, including revisiting the Thailand-Pakistan Free Trade Agreement (FTA).