Vietnam Emerges as the European Union’s Top Trading Destination Within Southeast Asia

Thailand Business News - Oct 2, 2026

Vietnam leads ASEAN as most attractive for European business expansion, with 64% planning investment growth over five years. Indonesia follows at 57%, while Malaysia and Thailand lag at 49%. Vietnam's appeal combines market opportunity, established business presence, and supply chain resilience needs.

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Oct 2, 2026

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Oct 2, 2026

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Two Iranian small boat migrants are charged over suspected terror plot targeting the Jewish community in Manchester

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