商业部鼓励上市出口企业更积极地利用FTA，商业部也随时准备提供支持和便利，帮助提升出口能力和 竞争力。目前，商业部正加速推动出口市场多元化，减少对美国的依赖，将印度及其他新兴市场视为关 键战略替代方向。 据泰媒报道，近日，泰国商业部部长素帕琪表示，泰国出口商应更充分地利用自由贸易协定(FTA)，挖 掘尚未开发的贸易潜力。她指出，在泰国证券交易所(SET)上市的357家出口导向型公司中，只有193家 通过FTA框架向海外出口产品，仅约54%符合条件的企业使用FTA优惠待遇。然而，泰国已签署了14项 自由贸易协定，其中13项已可实际使用。 ...

Core Insights - The seminar titled "Solutions for Achieving High and Sustainable Export Growth" was held by the Import-Export Department of Vietnam's Ministry of Industry and Trade, focusing on evaluating export performance and challenges for 2025 [1] - Vietnam's export value reached $430.2 billion in the first 11 months of 2025, marking a 16.1% year-on-year increase, with expectations for the full year to exceed $470 billion, also reflecting a 16% growth [1] - The period from 2020 to 2025 is identified as a significant breakthrough for Vietnam's import-export activities, with an average annual export growth rate of approximately 10% [1] Group 1 - Vietnam ranked among the world's top 20 export economies in 2023 and has maintained a trade surplus for 10 consecutive years since 2016, contributing to exchange rate stability and strengthening foreign exchange reserves [1] - Challenges include slow global economic recovery, geopolitical conflicts, trade fragmentation, and rising protectionism, which pose risks to sustainable development and traditional industry growth [1] - Increasingly stringent requirements for sustainability, energy efficiency, traceability, and "greening" of supply chains are putting significant pressure on export enterprises, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises [1] Group 2 - Participants agreed on the need to enhance the effectiveness of Free Trade Agreements (FTAs), support businesses in complying with origin rules and technical standards [2] - There is a call for improving institutional frameworks, developing logistics infrastructure, and promoting green and digital transformations to enhance business competitiveness [2]

Core Insights - Vietnam has signed and negotiated 20 free trade agreements (FTAs), with 17 currently implemented or in progress with major global economies, covering 90% of global GDP [1][2] - The EVFTA has significantly boosted bilateral trade between Vietnam and the EU, increasing from $48.9 billion to nearly $78 billion over five years, with an average annual growth rate of 10.1% [1] - The EU market is shifting towards green and sustainable consumption, requiring compliance with labor and environmental standards, which poses competitive pressure on Vietnamese goods [2] Group 1 - Vietnam is one of the developing countries with the most FTAs, including CPTPP, RCEP, and EVFTA [1] - The Ministry of Industry and Trade is building an FTA ecosystem to support enterprises in maximizing FTA benefits and enhancing competitiveness [1] - The average annual growth rate of exports to the EU market is 11.7%, while imports have grown at 6.1% [1] Group 2 - Experts highlight the need for Vietnamese enterprises to adapt to new market standards and enhance competitiveness to maintain and expand their market share in the EU [2] - The EU is implementing the European Green Deal, aiming for a modern, resource-efficient economy and carbon neutrality by 2050 [2] - To effectively utilize FTA benefits, Vietnamese companies must prepare to meet increasing market standards and engage deeply in global value chains [2]

Core Insights - Thailand's trade surplus with the UK exceeded $840 million in the first half of 2025, indicating a positive trade balance [1] - The Thai Ministry of Commerce is prioritizing the completion of the Thailand-EU Free Trade Agreement (FTA) negotiations and is actively pushing for the initiation of Thailand-UK FTA talks [1] Trade Performance - The total bilateral trade between Thailand and the UK reached $2.626 billion in the first half of 2025, reflecting a year-on-year increase of 0.63% [1] - Thai exports to the UK amounted to $1.734 billion, showing a significant year-on-year growth of 11.40% [1] - Imports from the UK were recorded at $892 million, which represents a decline of 15.29% compared to the previous year [1] Key Export and Import Products - Major export products from Thailand to the UK include processed chicken, machinery and parts, gemstones and jewelry, motorcycles and parts, and automotive parts [1] - Key imports from the UK consist of machinery and parts, electronic circuit boards, scientific and medical equipment, bottled water and carbonated drinks, alcoholic beverages, and metal ores [1]

Core Insights - The Thai Ministry of Commerce reported that from January to May 2025, the total value of Free Trade Agreement (FTA) benefits utilized by Thailand reached $37.32 billion, accounting for 79.4% of eligible export value, representing a year-on-year increase of 8.6% [1] FTA Utilization Summary - The highest export value under the ASEAN Trade in Goods Agreement (ATIGA) was $13.13 billion, making up 67.2% of total exports [1] - The ASEAN-China Free Trade Agreement (ACFTA) followed with a total of $10.15 billion, which constituted 92.3% of total exports [1] - The ASEAN-India Free Trade Agreement (AIFTA) recorded an amount of $5.05 billion, with a utilization rate of 78.8% [1] - The Thailand-Japan Economic Partnership Agreement (JTEPA) had a value of $2.52 billion, with a utilization rate of 73% [1] - The Thailand-Australia Free Trade Agreement (TAFTA) amounted to $2.36 billion, with a utilization rate of 58.5% [1] Top Export Products - The five products with the highest utilization of FTA benefits were: 1. Motor vehicles for transporting other goods 2. Fresh durian 3. Unwrought platinum 4. Synthetic rubber mixed with natural rubber 5. Cane sugar [1]

Core Viewpoint - Japan aims to strengthen economic cooperation with Africa by establishing a preparatory committee for Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) with African countries, focusing on enhancing the business environment for Japanese enterprises in Africa [2][4]. Group 1: Economic Cooperation Initiatives - The Japanese government plans to form a preparatory committee for economic cooperation with Africa, which will include private enterprises and experts to assess the effectiveness and challenges of such cooperation [4]. - Japan has not yet signed any FTAs or Economic Partnership Agreements (EPAs) with African countries, but aims to start with key nations like Kenya and eventually expand to the entire continent [4]. Group 2: Strategic Goals - Prime Minister Kishida expressed Japan's desire to be a solid bridge connecting Africa with regions outside of Africa, emphasizing the importance of digital industries and the nurturing of startups as foundational elements for accelerating economic growth [4]. - The initiative also includes the "Indian Ocean-Africa Economic Circle Initiative," which aims to build a logistics network with India and Middle Eastern countries [5].