Vietnamese fruit and vegetable exports in January reached US$416 million, down 11.3% compared to the previous month and down 5.2% on-year due to a sharp decline in durian exports, according to the Vietnam Fruit and Vegetables Association (Vinafruit).

The friendship and multifaceted cooperation between Vietnam and Middle East and African countries reached important milestones with historical significance, marking a new phase in their relationships

Indonesia's landmark entry into BRICS marks a strategic pivot in its diplomatic journey, offering access to the New Development Bank, alternative economic systems and partnerships in energy transition, food security and technology transfer. While presenting opportunities for infrastructure development and market diversification, this membership requires careful balance with existing alliances and enhanced institutional capacity. The move reinforces Indonesia's role as a Global South advocate while advancing its domestic priorities.

Malaysia has expanded anti-dumping duties on imports of all stranded steel wires for prestressed concrete from China, the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry said on Wednesday.

Thanks to the positive results recorded in leveraging tariff preferences from free trade agreements (FTAs) in 2024, authorised agencies and organisations have issued approximately 1.8 million preferential Certificates of Origin (C/O) for exports valued at over US$100 billion, according to the Import-Export Department under the Ministry of Industry and Trade.

The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) is taking a proactive measure in response to United States (US) President Donald Trump’s proposed universal tariffs that could potentially threaten the country’s export sector.

The Thai business sector expects the impact of Donald Trump’s policies to become more evident in the second or third quarter and has proposed adaptation strategies to cope with the challenges.

Thailand announced the initiation of a final review of the anti-dumping tax order on cold-rolled carbon steel originating or imported from Vietnam, China...

Analysts say the impact would be cushioned by other factors, but could worsen if more countries are targeted by US tariffs.

Over recent years, China has been the largest importer of Vietnam’s tra fish, followed by the United States. Will this ranking change in 2025?