The Philippines expects negotiations for a free trade agreement (FTA) with the European Union (EU) to conclude next year, as the government seeks to open new markets for its goods and services.

Vietnam's vital tuna industry is grappling with severe disruptions following the implementation of new regulations under Decree No. 37/2024/ND-CP.

While Vietnam’s GDP growth target of 8.3–8.5% by the end of 2025 presents significant challenges, experts believe the country still has sufficient economic momentum to achieve this ambitious goal.

THE EUROPEAN UNION (EU) offers a roadmap to the closer integration of Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) economies, an Italian academic said.

Indian seafood exporters are set to gain significantly in the UK market following the signing of a new trade agreement that eliminates long-standing tariff disadvantages, the Ministry of Fisheries has announced.

The Indonesia-European Union CEPA deal, expected in 2026, will boost exports such as shoes, palm oil and coffee. Indonesia also seeks a quicker trade deal ratification with Canada, following the Australia CEPA model for effective trade and investment.

US tariff negotiations with key trading partners have shifted into high gear as economies race to avoid steeper duties before an Aug 1 deadline.

Vietnam and Morocco have agreed to initiate negotiations for a new trade accord to accelerate their rapidly growing bilateral trade while expanding collaboration across other strategic sectors.

With an annual export value of around 2 billion USD, tra fish (pangasius) industry plays a pivotal role in making Viet Nam the world’s third-largest seafood exporter.

Bloc’s steel exporters face ‘catastrophic’ Trump levy, says industry body – potentially twice the rate for the UK.