RCEP inched closer to completion last March when the ministers of all 16 countries met in Singapore for their fourth intersessional meeting. Next up on the almanac for leaders is a ministerial meeting which will be held in Tokyo on 1 July.
A recent meeting of ministers from Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation countries in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea, highlighted the optimization of technology and importance of inclusivity in economic growth.
Indonesian Ambassador to Cambodia Sudirman Haseng has expressed hope that the newly formed Indonesia-Cambodia Business Club would become an effective forum to promote economic cooperation between both countries.
Trade ministers from 21-member economies of APEC forum concluded talks on May 26 in Papua New Guinea without reaching agreement on the issue of a multilateral trading system.
Economies in the ASEAN+3 region should enhance their connectivity, boost the service sector and develop skilled human resources in order to meet global demand.
Indonesia and Peru agreed to step up economic cooperation during a meeting between their foreign ministers in Lima, Peru, on Wednesday (23/05).
Philippine and US trade officials will continue to pursue a possible free trade agreement (FTA) in a bid to improve bilateral ties between the two countries.
A strong strategic partnership is not the only highlight of the bond between Thailand and the US. Deeper economic links are the connective tissues that bind these two allies together.
<p>Time: November 2025<br /> By: WTO and International Trade Group, Legal Department – VCCI</p>
