Brunei Darussalam has introduced a strategic Export Drive Initiative aimed at accelerating economic diversification, strengthening non-oil sectors and expanding the country’s footprint in regional and global markets. (The Star) Led by the Ministry of Primary Resources and Tourism (MPRT), the initiative focuses on transforming Brunei’s agriculture, fisheries and agrifood industries Read more…
Malaysia stands poised to reap an estimated RM78 million in sales opportunities following Timor-Leste’s formal accession as the 11th member of ASEAN — a development expected to open new trade corridors, deepen economic integration, and strengthen bilateral commerce across the region. (NST Online) On 26 October 2025, Timor-Leste was officially Read more…
Thailand is solidifying its position as the ASEAN leader in electric vehicle (EV) manufacturing with the strategic launch of the EV 3.5 incentive package (2024–2027). This new policy framework dramatically accelerates EV and battery investments by blending consumer rebates, tax relief, and binding local production commitments—all supported by robust factory Read more…
After two challenging years of oversupply and sluggish domestic demand, Vietnam’s cement industry is showing strong signs of recovery in 2025, fueled by accelerated public investment in infrastructure and a sharp decline in input costs. According to the Ministry of Construction, the sector recorded robust performance in the first half Read more…
Cambodia’s trade volume with ASEAN member states soared to US$8.45 billion in the first half of 2025, marking a 6% year-on-year increase, according to the Ministry of Commerce. The robust performance underscores Cambodia’s deepening integration within the regional bloc and its strategic push to diversify trade partnerships. Exports to ASEAN Read more…
Cambodia’s Ministry of Commerce today announced a significant surge in the Kingdom’s trade volume with its fellow member states of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), reaching an impressive US$7.2 billion during the first five months of 2025. This marks a robust 5.5% increase compared to the same period Read more…
