Indonesia's micro-, small- and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) are set to benefit from the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP), gaining access to new markets and export opportunities, but financial and regulatory challenges remain a significant hurdle. Financing companies could play a key role in helping MSMEs to overcome these challenges, providing crucial investment for technology, capacity building and compliance, enabling Indonesian MSMEs to better reap the benefits of CPTPP membership.
Laos and Cambodia recently signed three agreements in Phnom Penh to promote bilateral ties and cooperation.
The Philippines and Chile started their negotiations for a free trade agreement in a bid to expand economic relations currently valued at more than $140 million annually, officials announced Friday.
Thailand has successfully concluded negotiations on a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with the European Free Trade Association (EFTA).
Trade surged in Southeast Asia's electronics manufacturing centers in the runup to the U.S. presidential election as customers prepared for disruption in the event of a Donald Trump victory.
Jaishankar said the Modi government has been “very cautious” on FTAs because of the experiences and results of past trade deals
China in principle agreed to assist Cambodia in six major economic areas including developing green energy and infrastructure, modernising the technology, agriculture and health sectors, and accelerating the corridor projects.
The Philippines and Canada will begin exploratory talks for a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) starting January next year. This is according to Canadian Minister for Export Promotion, International Trade and Economic Development, Mary Ng.
<p>Time: 2024 By: Ministry of Industry and Trade</p>
