Trade
Trade policy and regulation
TPP trade talks appeal, says Somkid
Thailand is interested in joining the controversial Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) trade pact being touted by the United States, but needs to study the terms and conditions of the new trade bloc first, Deputy Prime Minister Somkid Jatusripitak says. Keep reading ...
US slashes anti-dumping tax on Vietnamese shrimp
The US Department of Commerce has cut anti-dumping tariffs on Vietnamese shrimp by up to 86 percent, giving rise to hope that shrimp exports to that country will increase in the remaining months of this year. Keep reading ...
Vietnam, Egypt step up bilateral trade ties
Representatives from about 70 Vietnamese and Egyptian enterprises shared information on business opportunities at a forum in Cairo on 7 September. Keep reading ...
Vietnam seeking to boost exports: officials
Vietnam is seeking measures to boost exports as it is forecast to continue seeing a slow growth, officials said on 3 September. Export prices and volumes of many agricultural and mineral products will continue their downward trends, affecting the increase of export value, Nguyen Tien Vy, ...
Vietnamese, Venezuelan leaders decide to deepen trade relations
State President Truong Tan Sang reiterated Vietnam’s desire to deepen ties with Venezuela to benefit both countries during talks with Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro Moros in Hanoi on 31 August. Vietnam backed Venezuela’s constitutional government led by President Moros, said the host, adding that he believed ...
Thailand approves $3.8 billion stimulus to help stumbling economy
Thailand’s military government has approved economic measures worth a combined 136 billion baht ($3.81 billion) aimed at boosting spending power in rural areas, as the junta struggles to lift economic growth. Keep reading ...
Economic forum reflects on Vietnam’s international integration
Vietnam’s achievements and missed opportunities in the reform process and international economic integration were reviewed at the Autumn Economic Forum entitled “Vietnam`s Economy: Integration and Sustainable Development”. Keep reading ...
Economists blame lack of policy reforms for Vietnam's failure to benefit from FTAs
Though the government seeks to globally integrate Vietnam — 15 free trade agreements signed since 2007 — its tardiness in reforming policies is preventing businesses from benefiting from the FTAs, delegates said at an economic forum in the central province of Thanh Hoa on 27 ...
Central Bank fires warning shot on USD pricing
As the kyat continues its eight-month slide against foreign currencies, the Central Bank of Myanmar will soon set down punishments against businesses charging in US dollars, according to official sources. In May, the Central Bank halved US dollar withdrawal limits and warned local businesses to cease ...
China, ASEAN to strive to end talks on upgraded FTA
Chinese Commerce Minister Gao Hucheng said on 23 August that both China and ASEAN have agreed to strive to bring to an end their negotiation on an upgraded version of the China-ASEAN Free Trade Area before the end of this year. “Progress has been made in ...
