Opinion editorial by Baroness Fairhead CBE, published in the Diplomat, on ASEAN's importance in the UK’s drive to increase trade with countries around the world.
Malaysia's newly-elected prime minister called Monday (Jun 11) for the Trans-Pacific Partnership to be "renegotiated", and urged protection for small countries in international trade.
Member states of ASEAN are intensifying efforts to shift towards green growth, according to regional leaders and stakeholders who gathered for a sustainable conference in Singapore last month. Singapore is introducing a carbon tax to tackle greenhouse gas emissions, the Philippines is increasing its tax on imported coal by 15 times to US$3 per tonne, while Indonesia is aiming to reduce its emissions from transport, energy and forestry sectors.
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines still lags behind most of its peers in Southeast Asia in attracting foreign direct investments (FDI) despite attaining record high inflows in 2017.
Months after China ramped up restrictions on scrap plastic imports, countries such as Indonesia, Malaysia and Vietnam are initiating similar, if less extensive, policies as officials try to get a handle on massive increases in shipments and improper use of permits.
The Consumer Association of Penang (CAP) is urging the government to assess its position in regional trade agreements like the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CP-TPP) and the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP), which it fears could impact the price of medications and pharmaceutical products.
Philippines issues list of top employers including Jollibee and PLDT
Thailand is calling on Vietnam to improve its customs clearance procedures after cutting import duties on built-up vehicles to zero under the Asean Free Trade Area (AFTA) agreement at the beginning of the year, according to local reports.
<p>Time: November 2025<br /> By: WTO and International Trade Group, Legal Department – VCCI</p>
