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Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Hong Dien and his Lao counterpart Malaithong Kommasith sign the Vietnam - Laos Trade Agreement on April 8, 2024. (Photo: VNA)

Plan issued for implementing Vietnam–Laos trade agreement

The plan aims to effectively implement the Vietnam – Laos Trade Agreement signed on April 8, 2024, facilitating businesses in applying preferential import tariffs, demonstrating the special friendship and importance both sides attach to their ties, thus further promoting the bilateral trade ties.

Jakarta International Container Terminal at the Tanjung Priok Port in Jakarta. (Photo: jict.co.id)

EU, Indonesia to sign trade deal next week

Under the deal, about 80% of Indonesia’s exports to the EU will see tariffs eliminated within one to two years after the agreement takes effect. This marks an important step following European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen’s announcement in July that the two sides had reached a 'political agreement' on the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA).

A stockpile of rice in storage. (Photo: Thailand's Ministry of Commerce)

Thailand pushes cassava, rice exports to China

Building on robust bilateral trade growth and China's rising demand for Thai products, such as rice, cassava, and durian, the Ministry of Commerce is pushing to make further inroads into the Chinese market.

Vietnam advised to fully tap CPTPP to boost exports to Canada

Vietnam advised to fully tap CPTPP to boost exports to Canada

The Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) has opened up numerous opportunities for Vietnam and Canada to boost two-way trade, however, tax initiatives under the trade pact have not been tapped to the fullest extent by the Vietnamese exporters, said Vietnamese Trade Counsellor in Canada Tran Thu Quynh.
Indonesian scholar hails Vietnam's diplomatic achievements

Indonesian scholar hails Vietnam's diplomatic achievements

Senior journalist Veeramalla Anjaiah, who is also a senior researcher from the Centre for Southeast Asian Studies (CSEAS) in Indonesia, has spoken highly of Vietnam's diplomatic achievements after 35 years of the Doi moi (renewal) process.
ASEAN moves to become inclusive, resilient despite COVID-19

ASEAN moves to become inclusive, resilient despite COVID-19

ASEAN continues to consolidate itself to become a more inclusive and resilient community in spite of the unprecedented challenges brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic, stated Dato Lim Jock Hoi, Secretary-General of ASEAN as he delivered a speech at the 42nd General Assembly of the ASEAN Inter-Parliamentary Assembly (AIPA-42).
CPTPP accession process for UK begins

CPTPP accession process for UK begins

Member nations of the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) have approved a decision to start the accession process for the UK to join the trade deal during the fourth CPTPP commission meeting held via video conference on June 2 morning.
CPTPP facilitates Vietnam’s export: ministry

CPTPP facilitates Vietnam’s export: ministry

The Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) has created positive impact on Vietnam’s export since it came into force two years ago (January 14, 2019).
UK formally requests to join CPTPP

UK formally requests to join CPTPP

The UK made a formal request on February 1 to join the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP), the first accession application by a member outside the 11 participating Pacific countries since the trade deal came into force in 2018.
Singapore, Australia begin talks on digital economy pact

Singapore, Australia begin talks on digital economy pact

Singapore and Australia have recently started negotiations on a digital economy pact, announced Singaporean Minister for Trade and Industry Chan Chun Sing and Australian Minister for Trade, Tourism and Investment Simon Birmingham on October 14.
RCEP expected to be finalised by year-end: ASEAN chief

RCEP expected to be finalised by year-end: ASEAN chief

ASEAN Secretary-General Dato Lim Jock Hoi has expressed his optimism over the likelihood that the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) between 10 ASEAN member countries and six partners will be finalised by the end of the year.
Opportunities and challenges await exports to EU

Opportunities and challenges await exports to EU

The EU - Vietnam Free Trade Agreement is hoped to facilitate five Vietnamese staples, namely aquatic products, vegetables, wood products, footwear and garments. However, many challenges are awaiting b
Ministry issues plans for CPTPP implementation

Ministry issues plans for CPTPP implementation

The Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) has issued a decision on plans for the implementation of the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP).