The forum featured two in-depth discussion sessions, engaging representatives from governments, think tanks, and businesses from both ASEAN and China, on how to forge closer ties for a common future.
Building on robust bilateral trade growth and China's rising demand for Thai products, such as rice, cassava, and durian, the Ministry of Commerce is pushing to make further inroads into the Chinese market.
As Vietnam and China celebrate the 75th anniversary of diplomatic ties and the Year of China-Vietnam Humanistic Exchange in 2025, the international railway service has become a new conduit for cultural exchange and mutual understanding between the two peoples.
With the theme “Regional Cooperation for Joint Advancement”, the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) 2025 Local Governments and Friendship Cities Cooperation (Huangshan) Forum is set to enhance understanding, substantive and effective cooperation in all areas, from economy and trade to cultural exchange among RCEP member countries.
Singaporean Minister for Digital Development and Information Josephine Teo noted that Singapore and China will support their companies in seizing new opportunities in the emerging sectors of digitalisation and sustainability.
The "ASEAN Visa" is launched on the basis of comprehensive mutual visa exemption with countries such as Singapore, Thailand and Malaysia, as well as the issuance of the "Lancang-Mekong visa" for Mekong River nations, aiming to further facilitate cross-border travel within the region.
The inaugural train, carrying 700 tonnes of plywood, departed from the Nanning International Railway Port in China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region and arrived at Yen Vien Station in Hanoi, Vietnam.
In her article posted on the Global Times of China, Liu Xiangyan, associate researcher of the Institute of International Studies at the China Tourism Academy, wrote that with the improvement of transportation networks and enhanced regional cooperation, the two countries have become each other's major markets of tourist sources.
Vietnam and China agreed to continue promoting the bilateral friendship, supporting each other in pursuing the socialist path that suits the conditions of each country, enhancing strategic trust to a new level, building a more substantial security cooperation pillar, and utilising opportunities to develop China's new high-quality productive forces and Vietnam's new productive forces to strengthen a broader, more comprehensive cooperative model.
Bilateral business relations have witnessed remarkable progress, especially in recent years, with Vietnam introducing key national strategies such as the National Green Growth Strategy for 2021-2030, vision towards 2050; the National Strategy on R&D and Application of Artificial Intelligence; and the National Strategy for 4th Industrial Revolution.
Xu noted that it marked Xi’s fourth trip to Vietnam in his capacity as China’s top leader, and his second during the tenures of the 13th National Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam and the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China.
Chinese President Xi Jinping affirmed that China firmly supports the ASEAN unity and community building, and supports the bloc's centrality in the regional architecture.
According to China’s Global Times, neighbouring countries are China's priority in its diplomacy, and China always gives Vietnam a high priority in its neighbourhood diplomacy. Likewise, Vietnam has always regarded the development of relations with China as a consistent stand and a top priority in its foreign policy
As two socialist countries, China and Vietnam need to maintain solidarity and engage in mutually beneficial cooperation, contributing to peace and stability in the Asia-Pacific region.
Total condo transfers by foreign buyers in Thailand last year totalled 68,183 units, a 6.8% year-on-year decrease, following consistent growth since 2020. Condo transfers peaked in 2023 at 73,161 units, up 23.5% year-on-year while the highest growth rate was recorded in 2022, with a 49.2% increase based on 59,261 units.
This was the centre of discussion between Indonesian Communications and Digital Affairs Minister Meutya Hafid and visiting Secretary of China’s Nanning Municipal Party Committee Nong Shengwen on March 25.
Thailand’s target of drawing up to 9 million Chinese tourists by 2025 is under threat, following a surge in flight cancellations, attributed to safety concerns raised by the kidnapping a Chinese actor in the country.
To date, among the 260 individuals from 20 countries who have been rescued from call centres in Myanmar, 258 have been identified as trafficking victims.
The Chinese side reaffirmed its support for ASEAN's community-building efforts and the bloc’s central role in regional affairs, emphasising the priority China places on its relationship with ASEAN as part of its neighbourhood diplomacy.
The People's Bank of China (PBOC), the country's central bank, on February 7 announced that it has renewed a bilateral currency swap agreement with the Bank Indonesia.
Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn affirmed Thailand's commitment to deepening law enforcement cooperation with China and its neighbouring countries, pledging strong and decisive actions to combat cross-border crimes, including online gambling and telecom fraud.
Xi Jinping said China is ready to strengthen strategic connectivity with Brunei, encourage more Chinese enterprises to invest and start business in the country, and support Brunei in diversifying its economy and developing its digital economy, artificial intelligence, and new energy industries.
In the context of complex regional and international developments, Vietnam and China need to persist in maintaining the stable development of relations between the two Parties and two countries, while also enhancing multilateral coordination, said a leader of the Institute of Southeast Asian Studies under the Guangxi Academy of Social Sciences.
