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Thailand, Myanmar boost border trade

02 tháng 07. 2018

Thailand's Vice Minister for Commerce, Dr. Sakon Varanyuwatana, has said the Thailand-Myanmar Border Economic Partnership Conference will boost border trade and relations between the two countries.

U.S. and China Trade War: The Impact on ASEAN’s Economic Integration Policy

28 tháng 06. 2018

While the trade war between China and the United States heats up, the impact of the actions of both countries is disproportionately affecting members of ASEAN. Tawnni Castano de la Cuesta takes a closer look at the repercussions in East Asia.

Internet of Things can boost Thailand’s economy given the right ecosystem

28 tháng 06. 2018

The four stakeholders in establishing the right ecosystem for IoT to become successful are the government, telecommunications companies, solution providers and local enterprises.

India to focus on services trade at RCEP ministers meet in Tokyo

28 tháng 06. 2018

India will be focusing on securing a strong commitment on services trade liberalization from member countries at the latest round of negotiations on the proposed Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) which will see trade ministers meet on July 1.

India, Singapore conclude second review of trade pact

28 tháng 06. 2018

While the first review of the Comprehensive Economic Cooperation Agreement between India and Singapore was concluded in 2007, the second review was launched in 2010

Apec identifies at-the-border import barriers to chemical trade

28 tháng 06. 2018

An Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (Apec) working group on regulatory convergence has identified what it sees as the main at-the-border barriers to chemical trade in the region and outlined ways it might tackle them.

Japan backs Thailand joining CPTPP

28 tháng 06. 2018

Tokyo (VNA) – Japan and Thailand agreed on June 27 to foster cooperation for the accession of Thailand to the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP).

Five Questions to Least Developed Country Governments about Inclusive Trade

28 tháng 06. 2018

Bridges Africa and Passerelles discussed trade and sustainable development with Fatoumata Jallow-Tambajang, Vice President of The Gambia, Kamrang Tekreth, Secretary of State at the Ministry of Commerce of Cambodia, and Hassan Come, Minister of Commerce and Industry of the Central African Republic (CAR). This conversation took place at the Enhanced Integrated Framework (EIF) Global Forum on Inclusive Trade for Least Developed Countries (LDCs) held on 13–14 June at the World Trade Organization (WTO), Geneva. A call to action was released at the forum appealing for increased support from the international community so that LDCs can implement a trade agenda conducive to sustainable economic growth.