In a US presidential election season defined by sharp differences over abortion, gun control, voting rights and other social issues, trade policy has so far got short shrift.

Increasing economic policy uncertainty — spurred by strategic alliances such as the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework — is reducing investment through global value chains and impacting businesses across Southeast Asia. To contend with upcoming shifts in global value chains and related activities, ASEAN and RCEP should work to enhance regional economic cooperation, support the structural transformation of firms into digital and green technologies, improve skills development, and offer more social and economic protection for vulnerable groups.

On August 8, 2024, Kamikawa Yoko, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Japan, held a meeting for approximately 35 minutes with Arnoldo André, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Worship of Costa Rica.

China is currently one of the three largest export markets for Vietnamese agricultural products.

The draft law amending and supplementing parts of the Law on Standards and Technical Regulations is expected to be submitted to the National Assembly for comments at the upcoming 8th session

Exports in the first months of 2024 have many positive signs, however, businesses and export industries are still facing many challenges and increasing standards of consumers and markets.

Experts and academics have voiced their disapproval against the European Union's move of introducing import restrictions on China's green energy products and technologies.

The strong growth in exports during the first seven months of this year showed that the quality of Vietnamese fruits and vegetables has been improved to meet the export markets' requirements.

Market cap rose, alongside trading volume and value, group reports

The Government needs to promptly issue a mechanism to encourage investment in rooftop solar power due to long-standing problems in the purchasing policy of this type of power, which negatively impact investors as well as causing damages to the State, according to management agencies and businesses in Ho Chi Minh City.