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China-ASEAN FTA Upgrade to Turbocharge Regional Trade

23 tháng 10. 2024

A significant move to facilitate enhanced economic, trade, and investment cooperation between China and ASEAN was announced on October 10, when respective leaders shared the substantial conclusion of the Version 3.0 China-ASEAN Free Trade Area (FTA) upgrade negotiations on the sidelines of the 27th China-ASEAN Summit.

PH, UAE resume FTA talks; completion of technical matters eyed this week

23 tháng 10. 2024

The Philippines and the United Arab Emirates on Monday resumed the negotiations for their planned free trade agreement (FTA), with both sides striving to complete the technical discussions this week.

Philippines, EU to tackle labor, environment, procurement in next FTA talks

23 tháng 10. 2024

The Philippines and the European Union (EU) resumed negotiations for a free trade agreement (FTA) last week, with the parties considering the inclusion of labor and environmental standards, as well as government procurement in the deal.

Singapore to Import Australian Electricity via Sun Cable Assets

23 tháng 10. 2024

Sun Cable (Singapore) Assets Pte Ltd has received conditional approval from the Energy Market Authority (EMA) of Singapore to import 1.75 gigawatts (GW) of low-carbon power from Australia into Singapore.

South Korea, Malaysia hold fifth round of free trade talks

23 tháng 10. 2024

South Korea’s Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy said yesterday that it has launched the fifth round of negotiations with Malaysia for a bilateral free trade agreement (FTA) as Seoul aims to broaden its trade portfolio.

Thailand & Hong Kong aims for ASEAN financial hub status

23 tháng 10. 2024

Thailand is exploring a partnership with Hong Kong to establish a financial hub aimed at connecting ASEAN markets.

Thailand Yet to Finalize Terms of Multilateral Clean Power Deal with Singapore

23 tháng 10. 2024

Thailand is yet to finalize terms of an extension to a multilateral deal with Singapore to import hydropower from Laos through Malaysia and Thailand, a senior Thai government official told Reuters on Tuesday, Oct. 22.

Green and digital economies to feature in Version 3.0 of China-Asean free-trade agreement

21 tháng 10. 2024

New deal, set to be signed next year, to include integration of digital infrastructure and electronic payment systems