The provision requires individuals or companies to notify the relevant authority at least 30 days in advance if they know or have reasonable grounds to suspect that an item could be misused or used for restricted activities.
Malaysia’s January-July 2024 trade grew by 9.8% year-on-year (y-o-y) to hit 1.652 trillion RM (373 billion USD), the highest value recorded for the period, said the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (Miti).
Malaysia maintained its trade surplus in November, valued at 12.41 billion MYR (2.68 billion USD), making it the 43rd consecutive month of trade surplus.
Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Hong Dien on December 12 held a working session in Hanoi with Cambodian Minister of Commerce Cham Nimul and Minister of Industry, Science, Technology and Innovation Hem Vandy, on the occasion of an official visit to Vietnam by Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet.
Japan will work with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) members to promote the digital processing of import-export activities in an effort to facilitate bilateral trade, Nikkei Asia reported.
A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on strengthening cooperation in the field of trade and industry was signed on November 24 between the Vietnamese Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) and the Japanese prefecture of Wakayama, on the sidelines of Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh's official visit to Japan.
Toshiba and an Indonesian state-owned company have sealed a deal on building hydrogen-based energy systems with zero CO2 emission to meet electrical power in the country’ remote areas.
A shortage of IT personnel has prompted Japan to adopt measures to attract foreign talents in the field, which opens up opportunities for Vietnamese IT engineers and firms.
Vietnam and Japan co-organised a training conference on countering counterfeit products and enforcing intellectual property rights in northern Lang Son province on October 5.
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc assured visiting Japanese Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Hirosighe Seko that the Vietnamese government offers all possible support to Japanese investors.
The Vietnamese Government will facilitate conditions for Japanese enterprises to land their investment in Vietnam, making contributions to promote friendship and cooperation relations between the two countries, said Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc.
Japanese enterprises wish to expand their investment cooperation with Vietnam as the country continues to enjoy strong growth, especially after the recent signing of a number of trade deals.
