Malaysia’s desire to join BRICS is not a recent development. BRICS — an intergovernmental economic organisation comprising Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa, Iran, Egypt, the United Arab Emirates and Ethiopia — has as attempted to pose as a non-Western, Global South economic alternative to the Group of Seven. Malaysia is eager to join as it shifts its international economic approach from hedging to bandwagoning by aligning itself with the non-Western economic grouping

MALAYSIA will on Thursday (Dec 12) export its first 200 metric tons of sustainably certified rubber to the European Union, its commodities minister said, as it seeks to increase compliance ahead of the rollout of new anti-deforestation rules.

The recovery of major markets such as the US and EU will be an important driving force for exports, especially in electronics, consumer goods and textiles, the MoIT said.

Vietnam’s partnership with US tech giant NVIDIA has reflected the Southeast Asia country’s proactive technology development strategy as well as its significant economic potential, according to Vietnam-briefing.com, an investment site of legal tax and operational advisory provider Dezan Shira & Associate.

“The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) is proud to participate in the exploratory discussions on a potential Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between the Philippines and Canada,” said DTI Secretary Cristina A. Roque at the Team Canada Trade Mission Gala Reception on December 05.

Vietnam-Poland trade and investment cooperation is expected to develop strongly in the coming time thanks to new maritime connections among the two countries that are about to be launched.

Russian ambassador outlines opportunities for closer collaboration and trade in several sectors including energy

The Biden administration has announced it is raising tariffs on solar wafers, polysilicon and some tungsten products from China to protect U.S. clean energy businesses

Vietnam grossed over US$31 million from exporting scallop products during the ten-month period, up 206% on-year, with the US being the country’s largest export market, according to the Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP)

The bilateral meeting between the General Department of Vietnam Customs (GDVC) and the General Department of Customs and Excise of Cambodia (GDCEC) was held by the GDVC on December 9.