Prime Minister Narendra Modi's talks with Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar bin Ibrahim at the BRICS summit highlighted the review of the ASEAN-India Free Trade Agreement (FTA).

On July 2, 2025, the United States and Vietnam reached an important trade agreement that brings significant changes to their economic relationship.

U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday ramped up his trade war telling 14 nations, from powerhouse suppliers such as Japan and South Korea to minor trade players, that they now face sharply higher tariffs from a new deadline of August 1.

The United States has announced new tariffs for over half of the member states of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, China's largest trading partners, which analysts said is a calculated escalation of Washington's efforts to reconfigure global supply chains away from Beijing.

The agricultural sector’s export revenue reached 33.5 billion USD in the first half of 2025, up 14.3% over the same period last year.

Vietnam will soon sign an agreement with Indonesia to boost long-term rice shipments, the Vietnamese government said on Tuesday in a statement, after exports plunged in the first half of the year.

Marking three decades of diplomatic relations, Vietnam and the United States are witnessing unprecedented growth in bilateral trade, fueled by deepening economic ties and a comprehensive strategic partnership.

In addition to their own efforts, businesses and industries are calling for stronger policy assistance to accelerate green transition, expand market access, and boost long-term competitiveness.

While many are perfectly reasonable, non-tariff barriers continue to pose issues for investors and exporters of all nationalities.

Scandals involving counterfeit goods, unsafe food and substandard pharmaceuticals not only cause economic losses but also erode public trust.