Economic ties between China and ASEAN are gaining significant momentum, with bilateral trade reaching 4.34 trillion yuan (approximately US$641 billion) in the first half of 2026, representing an 18.2% year-on-year increase. The strong performance highlights the growing integration of regional supply chains, expanding transport connectivity and deeper economic cooperation between Read more…
ASEAN’s decision to elevate Türkiye to Dialogue Partner status marks a significant milestone in the bloc’s external relations, opening the door to deeper cooperation in trade, investment, connectivity, defence, technology and people-to-people exchanges. The upgraded partnership reflects ASEAN’s growing role as a global diplomatic and economic hub while creating new Read more…
Türkiye’s elevation to ASEAN Dialogue Partner marks a significant milestone in its engagement with Southeast Asia, creating new opportunities to expand trade, investment and strategic cooperation with one of the world’s fastest-growing economic regions. The upgraded partnership is expected to deepen collaboration across key sectors including commerce, energy, defence, manufacturing Read more…
Intensifying geopolitical tensions and evolving global trade dynamics are accelerating supply chain realignment, with ASEAN emerging as a critical hub for diversification, resilience and long-term economic stability, according to recent regional analysis. As global industries adapt to disruptions — from geopolitical conflicts to energy volatility — businesses are increasingly shifting Read more…
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…
Vietnam is gaining renewed export momentum within ASEAN, as regional integration and evolving trade dynamics create fresh opportunities for Vietnamese enterprises to expand market share and strengthen their global competitiveness. (vietnamnews.vn) The development reflects ASEAN’s growing role as a dynamic trade bloc, where intra-regional cooperation and external market access are Read more…
The Philippines has solidified its position as a regional leader in trade modernization, ranking second in Southeast Asia in the 2025 United Nations Global Survey on Digital and Sustainable Trade Facilitation. With a score of 91.4%, the country has surpassed the 90% implementation threshold for the first time since the Read more…
The Federation of Malaysian Manufacturers (FMM) has issued a clarion call for ASEAN member states to intensify efforts toward deeper regional economic integration, citing the urgent need to unlock the bloc’s full economic potential and fortify long-term supply chain resilience. FMM President Tan Sri Soh Thian Lai emphasized that intra-ASEAN 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…
