An emerging mega trade deal among 15 Asia-Pacific countries will be a "gamechanger" for closer economic integration between China and the 10 member states of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), Philippine Finance Secretary Carlos Dominguez has said.

Nobody expects Vietnam to replace China as the world’s major exporter, but the Southeast Asian country certainly appears to be taking some of China’s business with the United States.

US, Mexican and Canadian trade negotiators met on Wednesday in an effort to put the final touches on a regional free trade agreement that can pass muster in the American Congress.

A US threat to block the WTO's 2020 budget and effectively shutter its operations seems to have dissipated after a fresh proposal was tentatively agreed by trade diplomats in Geneva this week.

Actions for sustainability and better food safety management were highlighted at the Vietnam food and beverage forum 2019 in Hà Nội on Monday.

Cambodian exporters are hopeful that a free trade agreement with South Korea will boost trade between the nations and attract more investment into the Kingdom.

A conference titled “Opportunities and Challenges arising from CPTPP agreement for Việt Nam’s seafood – fruits, vegetables – animal husbandry, meat processing industries” was held in the Mekong City of Cần Thơ on Wednesday (27 November).

In 2018, Vietnam’s agriculture sector witnessed its highest growth rate in recent years — 3.76 per cent. Export revenue from the sector was US$40 billion, with a trade surplus of US$8.72 billion. Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc expressed expectations for the sector to fulfil the aspirations of the nation, and suggested that Vietnam should strive to join the group of 15 largest agricultural nations in the world.

Israeli Ambassador to India Ron Malka said the Indo-Israel FTA was progressing and such an agreement would be fruitful for both countries.

The Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) is a mega free-trade agreement (FTA) which was negotiated by 16 countries, including India and China.