The ASEAN Taxonomy Board (ATB), representing ASEAN finance sectoral bodies, has announced the completion of targeted stakeholder consultation for Version 2 of the ASEAN Taxonomy for Sustainable Finance (ASEAN Taxonomy).
The global energy landscape is undergoing a rapid transformation, driven by the urgent need to transition to sustainable energy sources and enhance energy efficiency. In response to this critical need, Informa Markets, the world's leading exhibitions organiser, proudly announces the rebranding of the highly successful ASEAN M&E trade show to ENERtec Asia, ushering in a new era of innovation and transformation.
Norway hopes to conclude the European Free Trade Association (EFTA)-Malaysia free trade agreement (FTA) by 2024 to foster more opportunities for Norwegian and Malaysian companies.
JAKARTA, 30 November 2023 – The 10th ASEAN Economic Community (AEC) Dialogue took place today, serving as a platform to socialise the ASEAN Digital Economy Framework Agreement (DEFA), the world’s first regionwide legally binding instrument on digital economy.
Thanks to an acceleration in digital transformation during the pandemic, the region is poised for a digital payments revolution, said PwC. "This enhanced availability and convenience of digital payments will see the bulk of the regional population leveraging mainstream digital financial products, such as e-wallets, further expediting the expansion of financial services," said PwC in a report.
Laos introduced a new decree introducing strategic excise tax adjustments on various products, emphasizing the government’s commitment to mitigate foreign currency depletion, promote sustainable practices, and fortify economic resilience through prioritized imports.
A conference has been held in Edmonton city in Canada’s Alberta province to discuss the role of Vietnam as a gateway for Canada to enter Southeast Asia during the implementation of the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP).
<p>Time: November 2025<br /> By: WTO and International Trade Group, Legal Department – VCCI</p>
