The aim is to build a system to circulate resources in Southeast Asian countries and diversify Japan’s suppliers, by utilising used electronic devices, which contain copper and rare metals.
Parties to the ASEAN-Australia-New Zealand Free Trade Area (AANZFTA), gathered in Semarang, Republic of Indonesia for the 28th ASEAN Economic Ministers – Closer Economic Relations (AEM-CER) Consultation, commenced the signing of the 2nd Protocol to Amend the Agreement Establishing the ASEAN-Australia-New Zealand Free Trade Area (“2nd Protocol”).
ASEAN Economic Ministers (AEM) and economic officials of Russia met in Semarang, Indonesia, on August 21 during the 12th AEM-Russia Consultation which was co-chaired by Indonesian Minister of Trade Zulkifli Hasan and Russian Deputy Minister of Economic Development Vladimir Ilyichev.
With its signature, Indonesia is pushing for regional standardisation to remove nontariff trade barriers and facilitate the free flow of goods, both within ASEAN and in a global context.
A consultation of ASEAN Economic Ministers with the three partners of China, Japan and the Republic of Korea (RoK) was held on August 22 in Semarang city, Indonesia.
The agreement is expected to support micro, small and medium enterprises and start-ups in their use of intellectual property in intra-regional trade, while also leveraging digital technologies for business success.
Parties to the ASEAN-Australia-New Zealand Free Trade Area (AANZFTA), gathered in Semarang, Indonesia, for the 28th ASEAN Economic Ministers – Closer Economic Relations (AEM-CER) Consultation, commenced the signing of the 2nd Protocol to Amend the Agreement Establishing the ASEAN-Australia-New Zealand Free Trade Area (“2nd Protocol”).
ASEAN and Japan have emphasized the need for enhanced energy cooperation to achieve the target of net-zero emissions or the reduction of carbon emissions to zero in the region.
<p>Time: November 2025<br /> By: WTO and International Trade Group, Legal Department – VCCI</p>
