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ASEAN, EU step up cooperation to promote multilateralism

22 tháng 05. 2026

Ambassadors from the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) have reaffirmed their commitment to close coordination with the European Union (EU) in safeguarding the multilateral system and strengthening cooperation in digital transformation, sustainable development

US, ASEAN hold first ministerial meeting on artificial intelligence

22 tháng 05. 2026

Ministers and industry leaders identified opportunities to strengthen cooperation in AI development and governance, including how the US AI Exports Programme can support ASEAN member states’ AI policy development

China bans imports of pigs, wild boars from Philippines

22 tháng 05. 2026

Pigs, wild boars and their related products from the Philippines that are intercepted by border inspection and other authorities as illegal entries shall be destroyed under customs supervision without exception

Indonesia hopes to expand access to North American market through ICA-CEPA

22 tháng 05. 2026

Bilateral trade between Indonesia and Canada in 2025 reached 4.36 billion USD, a sharp increase from 3.57 billion in 2024. Meanwhile, Indonesia's exports to Canada rose from 1.44 billion USD to 1.69 billion USD in the same year

Multilateral, bilateral FTAs expand Cambodia's market access, deepen integration: minister

22 tháng 05. 2026

Multilateral and bilateral free trade agreements (FTAs) have expanded Cambodia's market access and deepened its integration into regional and global value chains, a senior minister said here on Wednesday (May 20)

Philippines, US boost economic cooperation, develop Luzon economic corridor

22 tháng 05. 2026

Philippine President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. met with US Undersecretary of State for Economic Growth, Energy, and the Environment Jacob Helberg in Malacañang Palace on May 19 to discuss expanding bilateral economic cooperation

Thailand launches support package to address energy crisis

22 tháng 05. 2026

The measure will ease living-cost pressures on the public and small businesses to prevent public purchasing power from contracting too sharply

Thailand strives to solve labour shortages

22 tháng 05. 2026

The JSCCIB stated that easing legal barriers and renewing work permits for migrant workers from neighbouring countries are crucial to maintaining competitiveness, economic growth and exports.