rcep boosting like minded vision among bloc members

RCEP boosting like-minded vision among bloc members

With one-year entry into force of a regional trade deal, ASEAN is expecting to boost further investment and trade cooperation. In this landscape, Vietnam is becoming a top destination for regional partners.
digital bonanza in sights for asean

Digital bonanza in sights for ASEAN

To promote trade and investment ties, ASEAN member states will continue strengthening the bloc’s efforts to go digital on the back of its great potential, with Vietnam boosting the application of digital technologies and administrative reforms to facilitate businesses and investors.
vietnams global import export ranking can be improved

Vietnam's global import-export ranking can be improved

According to the General Department of Customs, Vietnam's import and export turnover reached 700 billion USD (As of mid-December 2022). It is notable that Vietnam surpassed developed countries in the region to rank second in ASEAN.
vietnam in line to benefit as eu asean deal inches closer

Vietnam in line to benefit as EU-ASEAN deal inches closer

As the EU and ASEAN are mulling over materialising a plan for a free trade agreement, Vietnam is closely working with the EU to further bilateral economic cooperation with the entry into force of both sides’ same deal acting as a key driver.
free trade upgrade to bolster reach of asean connections

Free trade upgrade to bolster reach of ASEAN connections

Vietnam is set to have opportunities to expand its trade and investment ties with Australia and New Zealand on the back of a new version of a multilateral free trade agreement between ASEAN and these two economies.
asean industrial progress on track

ASEAN industrial progress on track

Vietnam’s industrial performance has been on an uptrend, with strong economic projections for the region as a whole and performance bouncing back.
the legal adaption measures expected from pharma groups

The legal adaption measures expected from pharma groups

Multinational corporations in Vietnam are expecting changes in drug rules to make more business and investment progress. Tran Ngoc Anh, representative of the US-ASEAN Business Council, discussed with VIR’s Bich Thuy the current barriers and expectations stemming from legal adjustments.
corporates optimistic on asean business opportunities

Corporates optimistic on ASEAN business opportunities

British lender Standard Chartered today launched its “Winning in ASEAN” report, showcasing business sentiment, opportunities, and strategies corporates can undertake to navigate the global shifts and drive growth in the region.
asean poised to become global tech and startup hub

ASEAN poised to become global tech and startup hub

As the pandemic forced millions to go online to shop, work, and socialise, Southeast Asia’s economy digitalised at a breathtaking speed. Along the way, innovative startups and disruptive tech firms boldly explored a new and competitive economic frontier for the region’s future.
vietnam hong kong target boosting bilateral trade to 50 billion

Vietnam-Hong Kong target boosting bilateral trade to $50 billion

Vietnam and Hong Kong set the target for a hike in bilateral trade turnover to $50 billion in the next five years, making Vietnam the city's largest trade partner in ASEAN.
asean approach underpins robust investment inflow

ASEAN approach underpins robust investment inflow

Further facilitation of a more competitive investment environment leveraged by the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership is helping Vietnam attract more funding from ASEAN and its partners.
cambodian scholar highlights vietnams contributions to asean summits

Cambodian scholar highlights Vietnam's contributions to ASEAN Summits

Vietnam has always been an active and responsible member of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and coordinated with Cambodia to contribute to the success of the 40th and 41st ASEAN Summits and Related Summits, which just concluded in Phnom Penh, a Cambodian scholar has said.
pm pham minh chinh meets with us president joe biden in phnom penh

PM Pham Minh Chinh meets with US President Joe Biden in Phnom Penh

Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh met with US President Joe Biden on November 12 within the framework of the 40th and 41st ASEAN Summits and Related Summits in Phnom Penh, Cambodia.
asean countries betting on adoption of cloud services

ASEAN countries betting on adoption of cloud services

As ASEAN nations are quickening digital transformation to achieve their new missions for the digital age, various agencies and tech titans are building new plans to meet regional growing needs.
asean eu sign worlds first bloc to bloc air transport agreement

ASEAN, EU sign world’s first bloc-to-bloc air transport agreement

The ASEAN, European Union (EU) and their member states signed the Comprehensive Air Transport Agreement (ASEAN-EU CATA) at the 28th ASEAN Transport Ministers’ Meeting in Bali, Indonesia on October 17.