Trade Relations | ASIA BRIEFING

Vietnam Briefing

Vietnam–China Relations on the Ground: From Strategic Rhetoric to Railways, Border Gates, and Supply Chains

04/21/2026

Vietnam and China are advancing rail links, smart borders, and integrated supply chains to reshape trade in the decade ahead.

China Briefing

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

04/20/2026

On March 23, 2026, the US Federal Communications Commission updated its Covered List to include foreign-made consumer routers, preventing new models from receiving FCC equipment authorization and thereby banning them from being imported or sold in the US.

China Briefing

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

04/20/2026

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

Vietnam Briefing

Vietnam and China Deepen Financial Collaboration with Launch of Cross-Border Payment Network

04/15/2026

Vietnam and China are deepening financial ties as increasing trade, investment, and tourism raise demand for cross-border payment and banking infrastructure.

Vietnam Briefing

Ho Chi Minh City Strengthens Cambodia Trade Links via Major Transport Projects

03/22/2026

Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC), the economic center of Vietnam, is ramping up infrastructure development to boost its connectivity with Cambodia.

Vietnam Briefing

Vietnam, China Advance Economic Cooperation Amid High-Level Engagements

03/19/2026

Vietnam and China strengthen economic ties after the 17th Steering Committee meeting during Wang Yi’s visit.

Vietnam Briefing

Mapping the China-Vietnam Trade Relationship: Key Trade Routes and Growth Drivers

03/12/2026

China-Vietnam trade is thriving, with Vietnam becoming a key trade hub and increasingly exporting Chinese goods, strengthening their regional partnership.

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.

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.