In search of an Asia-Pacific strategy that doesn't rely on China, the Trudeau government has revived its push toward preferential trade with the 10 countries of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN).
The Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership agreement will come into effect on Jan 1, 2022, since six member states of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations including Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam and four non-ASEAN member countries, China, Japan, New Zealand and Australia, have ratified it.
At a warehouse in the southern Chinese city of Nanning, dozens of tonnes of durian fruit products imported from Malaysia are boxed shortly after arrival, ready to be delivered across China.
Canada’s export-oriented agriculture organizations were quick to cheer Canada’s announcement of trade deal negotiations with the Association of South East Asian Nations trading bloc.
Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs of Indonesia Airlangga Hartarto has emphasized the importance of cooperation in the development of Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology to improve and strengthen ASEAN cooperation.
Malaysia’s halal market is expected to contribute 8.1 percent to the Gross Domestic Product (GDP), with export revenue estimated to be 56 billion RM (14 billion USD) in 2025, according to a report from the Prime Minister’s Office.
Vietnam and Malaysia still have large room to step up trade cooperation in such fields as food, beverages, and personal care products, heard the Malaysia-Vietnam Trade Promotion Programme held by the Malaysia Trade Office in Vietnam (Matrade) in Ho Chi Minh City on November 23.
China and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) on Monday announced the establishment of a comprehensive strategic partnership.
<p>Time: November 2025<br /> By: WTO and International Trade Group, Legal Department – VCCI</p>
