According to data from Malaysia’s Department of Statistics, the country’s total international trade during the first month of 2026 recorded a growth of 12.6 per cent, with exports rose by 19.6 per cent and imports expanded by 5.3 per cent year-on-year. The robust trade performance and the export rise was mainly driven by strong demand for manufactured goods, especially electrical and electronic (E&E) products, as well as optical and scientific equipment and machinery China re

China's 15th Five-Year Plan, covering the period 2026 to 2030, represents the country's comprehensive strategy for economic, technological, social, and environmental development. Since 1953, China has utilized five-year plans to map long-term national strategies, and the 15th edition follows a structured and carefully orchestrated approval timeline that reflects the methodical nature of Chinese policymaking. The process began in October 2025, during the 5th Plenum of the 20th

According to the latest data released by the National Economic and Social Development Council, Thailand’s economy grew by 2.4 per cent in 2025. Growth was supported by private investment and consumer spending. On a quarterly basis, GDP increased by 2.5 per cent in the fourth quarter, compared with 1.2 per cent in the previous quarter. Agricultural production remained strong, rising by 2.5 per cent during the whole 2025. Similarly, the manufacturing sector showed improveme

According to data released by Singapore’s Department of Statistics, the country’s international total trade increased by 23.8 per cent year-on-year in January 2026, following a 12.3 per cent expansion in December 2025. On a yearly basis, exports grew by 30.4 per cent in January, while imports rose by 16.6 per cent in the same period. Singapore's main export markets were China, Malaysia and the United States. In its latest outlook, the International Monetary Fund estimat

We are pleased to announce the meeting entitled “China 2026–2030. The 15th Five-Year Plan: Sectors, Strategies and Opportunities” , organised by the Camera di Commercio Italiana in Cina in collaboration with Assolombarda and the Centro Studi sulla Cina Contemporanea. The meeting will take place on Friday, 20 February 2026, at 3:00 p.m. (Italian time) at Assolombarda – Sala Falck (Via Chiaravalle 8, Milan). The event will provide an in-depth analysis of China’s 15th Five-Year

We are pleased to inform you about the webinar “Vietnam Business Framework” organized by RsA Asia with the support of Global EBA and the Asia Economic Cultural Council, which will be held via Zoom on February 18. Located at the eastern edge of mainland Southeast Asia, Vietnam is one of the fastest-growing countries in the world. The capital of the country is Hanoi, while Ho Chi Minh City is the largest city. With a population of over 96 million, it covers an area of 311,700 s