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Asean region faces two key economic challenges, SCB Abacus chief tells forum

17 tháng 06. 2019

The Asean region faces two key economic challenges in this age of disruption, Sutapa Amornvivat, CEO of SCB Abacus, told a recent Institute of International Finance forum held in Japan.

Myanmar and Lao to get infrastructure boost

17 tháng 06. 2019

Myanmar and Lao PDR look to be the biggest winners of an ASEAN plan to boost connectivity with a series of infrastructure projects.

ASEAN, Hong Kong FTA comes into effect

14 tháng 06. 2019

Trade between Hong Kong and ASEAN will be boosted with yesterday’s implementation of AHKFTA.

S. Korea, ASEAN countries discuss customs deals to facilitate trade

14 tháng 06. 2019

The head of South Korea's customs agency discussed signing customs deals meant to facilitate bilateral trade with his counterparts from Indonesia, the Philippines and Vietnam, the agency said Wednesday.

Thai rice exporters worry about China’s competition

14 tháng 06. 2019

Thai rice exporters are fretting over their prospects this year as China looks set to ramp up its rice shipments, notably to Africa.

Myanmar, Thailand sign agreement to facilitate overland trade

12 tháng 06. 2019

Overland cross-border trade between Myanmar and Thailand will officially commence at the end of July following an agreement to allow vehicles from both sides across the border to facilitate the transportation of goods between the two countries.

With right policies, SE Asia can take digital economy to next level – WB

12 tháng 06. 2019

While the digital revolution has already brought many benefits to Southeast Asia (SE) , the region has a unique opportunity to achieve even faster progress by reinforcing the foundations of its growing digital economy.

EU, US pressing towards Cambodia trade reprisals

12 tháng 06. 2019

Coordinated withdrawal of Cambodia’s EU and US tariff-free trade privileges would devastate crucial garment exports and flatten the economy