Trans-ASEAN

Su Lin Visits China: Why Did the Vietnamese Ambassador to China Describe the Visit as “Historically Significant”?
On April 14, Su Lin, General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam and President of Vietnam, arrived in Beijing to officially begin his state visit to China. This comes just one week after his election as President of Vietnam.
This marks the second time Su Lin has chosen China as his first destination since assuming his new post. In August 2024, Su Lin visited China just 10 days after being appointed General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam. This time, he is visiting China in his “dual capacity” as General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam and President of the State. The convergence of these multiple “firsts” lends the visit significant political weight..

Trans-ASEAN—Warmest congratulations to To Lam on his election as President of Vietnam.

According to CCTV News, To Lam was elected President of Vietnam at the 16th National Assembly session on April 7th, local time.

To Lam was born in July 1957 in Hung Yen Province, northern Vietnam, and served for a long time in the Ministry of Public Security. From April 2016 to May 2024, To Lam will serve as Minister of Public Security. In May 2024, To Lam was elected President. In August 2024, To Lam was elected General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam, and in October 2024, he will no longer concurrently serve as President.

[Trade] China's Ministry of Commerce Introduces Latest Progress on China-ASEAN Free Trade Area 3.0

On the afternoon of April 5th, China's Ministry of Commerce held a regular press conference. A reporter asked about the latest progress made by the Ministry of Commerce in promoting the China-ASEAN Free Trade Area 3.0 negotiations, and how China will further deepen cooperation with ASEAN countries in the areas of the digital economy and green economy, particularly in the industrial chain.

In response, He Yadong, spokesperson for the Ministry of Commerce, stated that the Protocol to Upgrade the China-ASEAN Free Trade Area 3.0 was officially signed on October 28th of last year. The upgraded 3.0 version aligns with new trends in international trade and economic development, and for the first time incorporates emerging fields such as the digital economy, green economy, supply chains, and connectivity into the framework. According to the Protocol, the agreement requires ratification by China and at least five ASEAN member states to enter into force. Currently, China is working with ASEAN member states to expedite the domestic ratification process for the Protocol, striving for its early implementation.

He Yadong further explained, "Regarding your mention of deepening industrial chain cooperation between China and ASEAN countries, China will fully leverage its transportation efficiency, support Chinese digital and new energy companies in cultivating the ASEAN market, and continuously deepen cooperation in cutting-edge fields such as cloud infrastructure, artificial intelligence, fintech, green equipment, and green power, thereby promoting the deep integration of the production and supply chains."

Trans-ASEAN—Core mission: Providing clients with premium foreign trade services and transportation solutions. Delivering one-stop service quality to customers, making trade between China and ASEAN simpler and more reliable.

New international trade orders have been fulfilled. We assist clients with the entire process—from sourcing suppliers, product design, and sample shipping to quoting, production, quality control, and shipping—through a standardized, end-to-end service that meets the client’s ideal timeline...