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Philippines, like New Zealand, rejects Myanmar in RCEP trade pact

21 tháng 02. 2022

The Philippines has followed New Zealand’s decision to reject the inclusion of Myanmar in the world’s largest free trade pact as international opposition to the military takeover that sparked violence and democratic setbacks in the Southeast Asian nation broadened into trade and diplomatic sanctions.

RCEP and its impact on Philippines

21 tháng 02. 2022

Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) member states and its dialogue partners signed the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) agreement that is considered as the largest free trade deal in the world.

RCEP to enter into force on March 18 for Malaysia

21 tháng 02. 2022

The Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP), the world's largest free trade agreement, will finally be effective for Malaysia on March 18.

7th ASEAN Economic Community Dialogue held virtually

21 tháng 02. 2022

The seventh ASEAN Economic Community (AEC) Dialogue took place online on February 17 to discuss the findings and recommendations in the ASEAN Business Sentiment Study 2020/2021, which gauged ongoing sentiment of the ASEAN indigenous enterprises towards the implementation of the AEC Blueprint 2025.

ASEAN-Canada trade volume valued at $19.9 billion before Covid-19 hit

21 tháng 02. 2022

ASEAN-Canada trade volume was worth a total of $19.9 billion, showing a slight decrease of 2.4% compared to 2019, despite the fact that both sides were affected by Covid-19.

RCEP, bilateral FTAs key to attract investments to Cambodia in post-pandemic era

21 tháng 02. 2022

The Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) free trade pact and bilateral free trade agreements (FTAs) are one of the key factors attracting foreign direct investments to Cambodia in the post-COVID-19 era, a senior official said here on Friday.

Thailand upbeat on FTA negotiations

18 tháng 02. 2022

The Trade Negotiations Department targets concluding the negotiation framework on a free trade agreement (FTA) with the EU this year and wrapping up FTA negotiations with Turkey and Pakistan.

Singapore imports and exports rise last year; 2022 trade growth expected to moderate in line with global outlook

18 tháng 02. 2022

Singapore’s total merchandise trade increased by 19.7 per cent last year, rebounding from contractions in 2020 and 2019, supported by both oil trade amid higher oil prices than a year ago as well as non-oil trade.