The steel industry in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) needs government support, financing and technology to survive and be competitive in the face of the global decarbonization drive. This was discussed at the conference of the Southeast Asian Iron and Steel Institute (SEAISI), Kallanish reports.
Cambodia and Canada have lauded and committed to promoting their bilateral cooperation in trade and investment sectors, and booting regional connectivity as well as the formulation of ASEAN-Canada free trade agreement.
Deputy for investment cooperation at the Investment Ministry, Riyatno (third from the right), at the Indonesia-China Investment Promotion Seminar in Jakarta on Tuesday (May 14, 2024). (ANTARA/Muzdaffar Fauzan) Jakarta (ANTARA) - The Ministry of Investment is ensuring ease of investment in Indonesia by implementing end-to-end facilities to attract investors.
Back in December, Trade undersecretary Gepty said the Philippines was targeting to enhance its market access for export halal-related products under the CEPA.
Although Malaysia refutes US claims of violating sanctions on Iranian oil trade, Iran International has obtained additional evidence suggesting that shipments to China are indeed originating from Malaysia.
The US-Singapore FTA—which came into effect 20 years ago—is a success the U.S. should expand on.
The uncertainties of the Cold War and communist insurrections that reared their heads across the globe, including in Southeast Asia, fuelled Nationalist as well as transnational fervour to establish stable Governments and alliances for mutual growth and prosperity. These movements envisioned ‘marshalling resources’ of extant fragmented economies of the Region, whilst keeping communist fires at bay. The alliance borne out of such incentives in Southeast Asia emerged as the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), established on 08 August 1967 in Bangkok, with the signing of the ASEAN Declaration by its five founding members-Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore and Thailand.
Secretary General of the ASEAN-Korea Centre highlighted the necessity for Korea and ASEAN to engage in substantive strategic planning, aligning with the external strategies of both regions to navigate the complexities of international trade effectively.
