As Malaysia assumes the ASEAN chairmanship in 2025, it should focus on implementing more people-centric measures and enhancing intra-ASEAN trade, said experts.
Indonesia, Southeast Asia’s largest economy and the fourth most populous country globally, has emerged as a key investment destination for Indian businesses. With its vast natural resources, growing middle class, and government-backed initiatives aimed at economic reform, the country presents numerous opportunities in agriculture, poultry, food processing, and technology. Indian businesses, already skilled in these sectors, are well-positioned to capitalize on the favorable investment climate and meet Indonesia’s growing domestic demand.
The substantial conclusion of the Version 3.0 China-ASEAN Free Trade Area (FTA) upgrade negotiations was recently announced.
A significant move to facilitate enhanced economic, trade, and investment cooperation between China and ASEAN was announced on October 10, when respective leaders shared the substantial conclusion of the Version 3.0 China-ASEAN Free Trade Area (FTA) upgrade negotiations on the sidelines of the 27th China-ASEAN Summit.
The Philippines and the United Arab Emirates on Monday resumed the negotiations for their planned free trade agreement (FTA), with both sides striving to complete the technical discussions this week.
The Philippines and the European Union (EU) resumed negotiations for a free trade agreement (FTA) last week, with the parties considering the inclusion of labor and environmental standards, as well as government procurement in the deal.
Sun Cable (Singapore) Assets Pte Ltd has received conditional approval from the Energy Market Authority (EMA) of Singapore to import 1.75 gigawatts (GW) of low-carbon power from Australia into Singapore.
South Korea’s Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy said yesterday that it has launched the fifth round of negotiations with Malaysia for a bilateral free trade agreement (FTA) as Seoul aims to broaden its trade portfolio.
<p>Time: November 2025<br /> By: WTO and International Trade Group, Legal Department – VCCI</p>
