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Asia-Pacific countries push ahead with RCEP negotiations

21 tháng 08. 2019

Officials of 16 Asia-Pacific countries have voiced their commitment to accelerating negotiations on the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) agreement with the hope of finalising it by November, according to a Thai official.

Rising treat for sugar producers after ATIGA

19 tháng 08. 2019

Vietnam’s sugar industry is expected to face a great deal of difficulties as the country will drop tariffs on imported sugar from ASEAN under the ASEAN Trade in Goods Agreement (ATIGA) in 2020.

Digital ASEAN initiative has opportunities for Vietnam’s digital economy

19 tháng 08. 2019

A digital economy will play a key role in increasing labour productivity and promoting economic growth and the country's competitiveness.

Excellent progress between Việt Nam and Indonesia in 2019

19 tháng 08. 2019

To mark the National Day of Indonesia (August 17), Ambassador Ibnu Hadi sends a message to celebrate the country's flourishing co-operation with Việt Nam.

Korea-Asean special summit to focus on expanding trade

19 tháng 08. 2019

With 100 days to go until the Korea-Asean special summit in Busan, the Blue House on Sunday called for the expansion of trade with Asean states, especially in light of the global rise of protectionist policies and trade wars, not to mention Korea’s recent tensions with Japan.

Thailand seeks ways to boost exports amid US-China trade war

19 tháng 08. 2019

The Ministry of Commerce has held a meeting of the Joint Public and Private Sector Consultative Committee (JPPSCC) to seek measures to stimulate Thai exports which has been affected by the trade dispute between the US and China.

BT Buzz: Why India should not ignore RCEP free trade mega deal

19 tháng 08. 2019

Are mega free trade agreements (FTAs) beneficial for Indian economy? Majority of Indian industry may say no, but a research policy paper attempts to offer a slightly contrarian view

Malaysia’s GDP growth in Q2 higher than expectation

19 tháng 08. 2019

Malaysia’s gross domestic product (GDP) grew 4.9 percent year-on-year in the second quarter of 2019, compared to the 4.5 percent growth recorded in the first quarter of this year.