Trade Relations | ASIA BRIEFING

Vietnam Briefing

Iran Conflict and Vietnam’s Economy: Early Impacts on Energy Costs, Logistics, and Export Supply Chains

03/02/2026

Vietnam, though geographically distant from the Iran conflict, is likely to experience economic spillovers due to its ties to global energy markets and transportation networks.

Middle East Briefing

The Strait of Hormuz Crisis: What the Iran Conflict Means for Energy, Shipping, and Business in the Middle East

03/02/2026

As the Iran military response triggers a de facto closure of the world's most critical oil chokepoint, the Strait of Hormuz, businesses across the world face immediate and cascading consequences.

China Briefing

EU-China Relations After the 2024 European Elections: A Timeline

02/27/2026

Timeline tracking key developments affecting EU-China relations, including trade and business engagement, under the new European Parliament.

China Briefing

US-China Relations in the Trump 2.0 Era: A Timeline

02/26/2026

On December 31, 2025, Trump signed a proclamation delaying the increase in tariffs on upholstered furniture, kitchen cabinets, and vanities for another year.

Vietnam Briefing

India-EU FTA vs. EVFTA: A Comparative Look at Their Strategic Impact on EU Business Expansion

02/02/2026

A comparative view of the FTAs with India and Vietnam reveals how the EU has customized its trade approach for different partners.

India Briefing

India's FTA Network: Updates in 2025

12/23/2025

India’s 2025 foreign agenda has been defined by accelerated negotiations and targeted updates to its free trade framework. India has concluded major trade agreements with the UK, Oman, and New Zealand, while expanding exploratory talks across Latin America, making 2025 a pivotal year for the country’s economic diplomacy.

Vietnam Briefing

Vietnam-Swiss Relations: Trade, Investment, and Business Opportunities

11/26/2025

Switzerland has emerged as Vietnam's strategic partner in innovation, finance, and sustainable development.

Vietnam Briefing

Vietnam-US Trade and Investment Relations: Updated to November 2025

11/25/2025

Despite ongoing uncertainty, the economic relationship between the two nations has continued to grow, with significant expansion in trade, investment, and bilateral agreements. We discuss the bilateral trade and investment relations between Vietnam and the US amidst the latest developments.

Vietnam Briefing

Vietnam-UK Comprehensive Strategic Partnership: Trade, Investment, and Business Opportunities

11/10/2025

Vietnam and the UK have officially elevated their bilateral relationship to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, marking another stride toward future cooperation in trade, investment, and sustainable development.

China Briefing

China-Sweden Economic Relations: Trade, Investment, and Opportunities

11/04/2025

China and Sweden are each other’s largest trading partners in Asia and Northern Europe, with notable Swedish exports including pharmaceuticals, machinery, and transport equipment.

Vietnam Briefing

Malaysia-Vietnam Aim for US$20 Billion in Two-Way Trade

10/30/2025

Malaysia and Vietnam have become pivotal trade connections between each other and global supply chains broadly. Here’s how trade works between these two burgeoning Southeast Asian economies.

Vietnam Briefing

Vietnam-Finland Ties Upgraded to Strategic Partnership: Trade, Investment, and New Opportunities

10/27/2025

Vietnam and Finland elevate ties to a Strategic Partnership, with economic and innovation collaborations playing a key role.