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Potential remains huge for Vietnam-Cambodia economic cooperation

27 tháng 02. 2019

Potential remains huge for economic cooperation between Vietnam and Cambodia, Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade Do Thang Hai has affirmed.

RCEP should not place intellectual property obligation on India regarding seed, planting materials

27 tháng 02. 2019

Some farmer organisations and experts have urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi that the proposed mega-trade deal RCEP should not place any obligation on India with respect to intellectual property (IP) on seed and planting materials.

Japanese gov't plans to sign revised free trade agreement with ASEAN

27 tháng 02. 2019

The Japanese government on Tuesday passed a plan to sign a revised free trade pact with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), local media reported.

ASEAN-EU Joint Cooperation Committee convenes 26th meeting

27 tháng 02. 2019

The 26th meeting of the ASEAN-EU Joint Cooperation Committee (AEJCC) was held in Jakarta, Indonesia, on February 20, reiterating its commitment to enhancing cooperation between the two blocs.

Baby, maternity products enjoy booming sales in Asean

27 tháng 02. 2019

A young demographics and higher fertility rates across most of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) are boosting sales of baby and maternity products, according to a new report from HKTDC Research

Chinese manufacturers are facing more competition from their regional neighbours

27 tháng 02. 2019

If you’re looking for wondering what nation may become the world’s next global manufacturing powerhouse, especially in basic goods, this chart from HSBC provides a few clues

Minimum wage rises squeeze Southeast Asia sourcing

27 tháng 02. 2019

Changes in minimum wage rates are likely to be of significant concern to apparel brands and retailers sourcing from Southeast Asia in 2019, with pay in many countries continuing on an upward trajectory.

Time for bolder steps from ASEAN

25 tháng 02. 2019

ASEAN is now facing circumstances that are fundamentally different from anything it has dealt with before. They require a much more proactive approach on international and regional integration strategies. ASEAN is unlikely to maintain its centrality unless its leaders are prepared to take bold steps, beyond ‘business as usual’.