For the region to thrive, we need to guarantee sustainability and harmony, said Vietnam's PM
At the ASEAN-Australia Special Summit this month, ASEAN member states and Australia agreed that they will work together on security issues to ensure the safety of the region.
They will also address issues linked to infrastructure projects at upcoming meet
Japan highly values the central role of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) in promoting peace and stability in the region and the world, Japanese Ambassador to Singapore Kenji Shinoda said at a recent workshop in Singapore.
Indonesia has called on ASEAN member countries to develop a unified position in negotiations on the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP).
Maybank Kim Eng said the rise of China and new technology will be key forces driving the biggest change in Asean in the next decade.
The A$30 million ASEAN-Australia Smart Cities initiative aims to enhance collaboration between ASEAN and Australia on smart and sustainable city design, while another initiative seeks to develop Digital Trade Standards for the region.
Canada is eager for a slice of the South-east Asian market as its economies are among the fastest-growing globally. In return, Canada is promising to bring its progressive and inclusive trade practices to the table, said its International Trade Minister Francois-Philippe Champagne yesterday.
<p>Time: November 2025<br /> By: WTO and International Trade Group, Legal Department – VCCI</p>
