ASEAN Express, a new cross-border freight rail service, is being hailed as a breakthrough in international rail connectivity, expected to strengthen Thailand’s and ASEAN’s economic competitiveness in the near future.

Over the recent past, many enterprises have embraced advanced solutions to modernise manufacturing and strengthen competitiveness.

Trade discussions between Indian and U.S. officials on Tuesday were "positive" and "forward-looking," New Delhi said, after President Donald Trump struck a more conciliatory tone following punitive tariffs on India over its Russian oil purchases.

International trade is no longer merely an exchange of goods but a strategic lever enabling Vietnamese enterprises to enhance capacity, secure partnerships, and expand globally.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has instructed ministries to assess Vietnam’s tuna exports and take measures to ease obstacles.

In the first eight months of 2025, Vietnam’s total trade value reached nearly 600 billion USD, up 16.3% year on year. Of this, exports stood at 306 billion USD, a 14.8% increase, already surpassing the full-year target.

The American has imposed a 20% tariff on Vietnamese exports starting Aug 7.

The first round of discussions on Sunday, held at Spain’s foreign ministry, concluded without any sign of agreement.

Riley Walters, senior fellow at the Hudson Institute, discussed the US-Japan trade deal set to take effect on Sept. 16.

South Korea's presidential office said on Tuesday that tariff talks with the U.S. have been stalled for a while, but President Lee Jae Myung is determined not to force Korean companies to sustain losses by rushing to sign a trade deal.