The recent Cabinet meeting gave approval for Malaysia to officially negotiate with the European Union (EU) to conclude a free trade agreement (FTA), said Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.
Negotiations on the Indonesia-EU Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (IEU-CEPA) are nearly 90% complete, with the deal expected to be finalised this month, according to Indonesia’s Trade Minister Zulkifli Hasan.
The Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications (MIC) of Japan will expand its support for the development of information infrastructure in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) region.
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) said on September 5 that it has launched a new six-year country partnership strategy designed to ensure that the Philippines' growth is sustained, inclusive, and resilient in the face of climate challenges.
Thailand’s domestic sugar supply is sufficient to meet demand in the industrial and household sectors this year, with total consumption at 1.27 million tonnes in the first half, according to the country’s Office of the Cane and Sugar Board (OCSB).
The Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (Matrade) has renewed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the China Construction Bank Malaysia Berhad (CCBM) that aims to benefit businesses in both countries.
Singapore and the European Union (EU) have concluded a digital trade agreement the EU-Singapore Digital Trade Agreement (EUSDTA). The framework for the agreement was signed in February 2023, marking the first steps towards its completion.
Cambodia has opened the application window for businesses to apply for the 2025 foreign employee quota. The deadline for applications is the end of November 2024.
<p>Time: November 2025<br /> By: WTO and International Trade Group, Legal Department – VCCI</p>
