The Philippines will begin negotiations on a free trade agreement with the United States in September.
Singapore’s economy in the second quarter of 2018 expanded just 3.8 percent from the same period last year, and only 1 percent from the previous quarter.
Malaysia will likely miss the February 2019 deadline set for first batch of countries to enforce the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP).
Thai Prime Minister General Prayut Chan-o-cha will arrive in Sri Lanka tomorrow for a two-day State visit which will also see the launch of negotiations for a possible Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between the two countries.
The Indonesian government has pledged to gain access to the African market after the launch of the Preferential Trade Agreement (PTA) negotiations between Indonesia and Tunisia on June 25.
Manila and Washington have renewed their interest in exploring a possible free trade agreement (FTA) between two longstanding allies, but a US senior representative raised several concerns before they can jump-start discussion.
MANILA — The ongoing trade war between the United States and China, which erupted last week, will affect the Philippine economy to some extent, Malacañang said Monday.
Thailand is scheduled to sign a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on a strategic partnership with Sri Lanka and announce the first round of Thailand-Sri Lanka free trade agreement (FTA) talks this week.
<p>Time: November 2025<br /> By: WTO and International Trade Group, Legal Department – VCCI</p>
