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China, ASEAN cooperation aids growth

09 tháng 12. 2021

China's efforts to build closer cooperation with ASEAN will benefit all countries in the region, contribute to greater integration in East Asia and bolster development needed for post-pandemic economic recovery, experts said.

Chinese cities rush to provide trains to China-Laos rail ahead of RCEP, a boon to SE Asia economy

09 tháng 12. 2021

Following the opening of the China-Laos Railway, a growing number of cities in China immediately rolled out freight trains to Lao capital Vientiane, providing well-timed transport convenience for the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) pact which will be implemented within a month, while countries in Southeast Asia are sparing no efforts to boost their economies as the Omicron variant of the coronavirus is threatening to upend the region's COVID-19 recovery.

Opportune time for Malaysia, Singapore to strengthen bilateral cooperation as economies re-open

09 tháng 12. 2021

As the world’s economies re-open, now is an opportune moment for both Malaysia and Singapore to strengthen bilateral cooperation, including exploring new areas of mutual interests, Minister of Finance Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz said.

S. Korea, ASEAN agree to quicken customs procedure for their FTA

07 tháng 12. 2021

South Korea and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) have agreed to address sticky issues in customs procedures for better implementation of their free trade agreement (FTA), the finance ministry said Monday.

RCEP: Weighing the good, bad in world’s biggest free trade pact

07 tháng 12. 2021

A group of farmers, fishers, civil society organizations, and the private sector has expressed opposition to the ratification of the world’s largest free trade agreement—the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP).

Bangladesh and Thailand can forge a green partnership

07 tháng 12. 2021

Although the highly revered monarch passed away in 2016, the Thai people still commemorate December 05 as the national day and Father's Day in remembrance of His Majesty's benevolence.

Key role ASEAN countries can play in boosting UAE’s food security

07 tháng 12. 2021

An analysis released by Dubai Chamber highlights the vital role that countries from the Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN) can play in enhancing the UAE’s food security.

Malaysia, Vietnam to achieve US$18b bilateral trade by 2025

07 tháng 12. 2021

The Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (Matrade) is promoting greater business cooperation between Malaysia and Vietnam to achieve US$18 billion (RM76 billion) bilateral trade by 2025.