Korea will make efforts to expand economic exchanges and cooperation with Southeast Asian countries to address anticipated changes in the global trade environment, the industry ministry said Thursday, after the new U.S. administration signaled plans to implement protectionist measures.

Two different tax rates are currently applied to different forms of the product

Malaysia's exports are expected to continue growing in the coming months as external demand picks up ahead of potential US tariffs that will disrupt global trade, economists said.

The Philippines is expected to remain among the fastest-growing economies in Southeast Asia this year, according to the Association of Southeast Asian Nations Plus 3 (ASEAN+3) Macroeconomic Research Office (AMRO).

Regional and bilateral free trade agreements (FTAs) have promoted market diversification, helping foster Cambodia’s growth and development, a senior commerce official said on Wednesday

Trump 2.0 policies, referring to strategies utilised by the US president in his second term, are expected to impact products such as computers, equipment and components, electronic devices, rubber products, and agricultural goods.

Vietnam spent US$3.04 billion importing 12,52 million tonnes of corn of all kinds last year, representing a rise of 28.9% in volume and 6.07% in turnover against the same period from last year, according to the General Department of Vietnam Customs.

Vietnam E-commerce and Digital Economy Agency under the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) has been taking measures to enhance the management of cross-border e-commerce platforms.

Vietnam has increasingly integrated into the world economy, positioning it as a crucial part of the global supply chain.

Identifying effective mechanisms for successfully introducing a carbon market requires clear regulations, financial incentives, and international collaboration.