Green logistics can help reduce transportation costs and increase efficiency in the supply chain by optimising delivery routes and reducing the number of empty or half-loaded trucks on the road.

The Vietnam - EU Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA) has been in effect for four years (August 1, 2020). However, the level of benefits received from this new generation FTA is divided and different among businesses.

Vietnam’s timber export value in the first three quarters of 2024 is higher than the same period last year thanks to a positive market recovery. However, the sector is expected to continue facing external difficulties in the fourth quarter of 2024 and the subsequent year.

China has emerged as the sixth largest investor in Vietnam, with new projects surging sevenfold, reported the Ministry of Planning and Investment’s Foreign Investment Agency.

China is continuing to increase its investment into Vietnam as it strives to get the lion’s share of the dynamically developing economy.

There remains ample room for Việt Nam and China to cooperate in trade and investment, according to Chinese experts.

The profits of steel industry enterprises in the second quarter of 2024 recorded very high growth compared to the same period, but there are still differences, some businesses even continue to sink in losses.

Organic agricultural products are gaining traction among consumers due to their sustainability, safety, and nutritional benefits. However, despite the rising demand, organic farming only accounts for a small portion of Vietnam's agricultural sector.

A seminar has been held in the US to connect businesses of Vietnam and the US, as well as seek cooperation opportunities in the fields of energy, manufacturing, insurance and finance.

Malaysia's 2025 ASEAN Chairmanship is an opportunity to provide clear regional leadership amid shifting geopolitics, but the country's strategic goals remain uncertain despite a growing perception of closer alignment with China. Malaysia should focus on enhancing ASEAN centrality, balancing local sentiment against global interests, and sustaining ties with all major regional powers including the US, EU, and Japan to demonstrate regional leadership, strengthen ASEAN, and further the interests of Southeast Asia.